Shirt Tails

Sid had his first solo on April 25th, 2018 at KFTY. Jim Stevens is his instructor.

Lucile Feron had her first solo on July 26th, 2017! She soloed at Gwinette County Airport in N203GT. Jason Helmka is her instructor.

Brian Cosgrove had his first solo on July 18th, 2017 at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport! David Twibell is his instructor.

Brian had his first solo on July 12th, 2017. He soloed at Fulton County Airport. David Twibell is his instructor.

Coline had her first solo on July 12th, 2017. She soloed at Fulton County Airport. David Twibell is her instructor.

Steve Durdin had his second "first solo" after not flying for 24 years! He soloed in N314GT at Fulton County Airport on June 13th, 2017. David Twibell is his instructor.

Quixan "Quincy" Hou had her first solo on May 30th, 2017. She soloed in N314GT at Gwinnett County Airport. John Post is her instructor.

Vi Kumar successfully soloed on May 22, 2017! He soloed in N314GT at Gwinnett County Airport. John Post is his CFI.

Jermaine Medley soloed on Apr 19th, 2017 at KFTY. His instructor is Jim Stevens.

David Cox had his first solo on Apr 10 in N314GT!

Luke Alexander had his first solo!

William Zhu went on his first solo!

Hamidreza Nazemi had his first solo on Mar 28th, 2017. John Post his is instructor.

Lars Chistensen had his first solo on Mar 24th, 2017. David Twibell his is instructor.

Ricky Wallace soloed on Mar 20th, 2017! He flew N203GT.

Chase McArtle had his first solo on Feb 2017 in N203GT. Jason Helmka is instructor.

Clyde Sanders had his first solo on Jan 2017 in N271GT. Jason Helmka is instructor.

John Thrash has his first solo flight on Aug 7th, 2016 at Gwinnett County Airport in N314GT. Jason Helmka is his instructor

James Roberts had his First Solo flight on Aug 5th, 2016 at Fulton County Airport. Jim Stevens is his instructor.

Bret Cooper had his second "first solo" on Aug 4th, 2016 at Fulton County Airport in N314GT! He had his first solo back in 2003 with the YJFC and is now back up in the air. Jeff Kidd is his instructor.

Siva Movva had his first solo on June 12th, 2016. His instructor is Scott Smith.

Henry Hu had his first solo on May 9th, 2016 in N314GT! His instructor is Cecily Lyons

Kefu Zhou had his first solo on April 29th, 2016 in N203GT! His instructor is Jason Helmka

James "JP" Joseph had his first solo on April 28th, 2016. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Yaqin Song, April 20th, 2016, on his first solo flight in N314GT. His instructor is Scott Smith

Logan Brafford took her first solo on March 14th, 2016 in N314GT! https://yjfc.org/logan-brafford-solo/

Charles "Coty" Pinckney had his first solo flight on Jan 7th, 2016. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Benedict "Ben" Spalding went on his first solo on Jan 2nd, 2016! His instructor is Cecily Lyons.

Pamir Sevincel had his first solo on Nov 28th, 2015 at Fulton County Airport. His instructor is James Weisberg

Preston Delaware soloed on Nov 11th, 2015. His instructor is Jeff Kidd

Chris Baucom had his first solo on July 30th, 2015. His instructor is Jeff Kidd

Eric Stephens (AE '93) had his first solo on July 22nd, 2015. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Daniel Moeggenberg had his first solo on July 11th, 2015. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Marc Welsch had his first solo on July 8th, 2015. His instructor is Cecily Lyons

Kazuhide Okamoto had his first solo on June 23rd, 2015. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Kevin Daysal soloed on June 6th, 2015 in N314GT at Fulton County Airport. His instructor is Nelse Hansen

Jack Ridderhof had his first solo on April 30th, 2015 at Fulton County Airport in N203GT. His instructor is Scott Smith

David Harris had his first solo on Feb 13th, 2015. Instructor: Jim Stevens

Ati Sritharan had his first solo on Jan 22nd, 2015. His instructor is Nelse Hansen

Charles Potter had his first solo flight on Dec 2nd, 2014!

Alexia Payan had her first solo flight on Aug 6th, 2014. Her instructor is Cecily Lyons

Priyank Patel had his first solo on June 8th, 2014. His instructor is Colin Gornall

Curtis Norton had his first solo flight on Sep 19th, 2013 at Peachtree Dekalb Airport (KPDK) in N314GT. His instructor is Mark Giddarie

Yujiro Ito had his first solo flight on Aug 14th, 2013. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Ameya Ainapure had his first solo flight on Sep 8th, 2013 at Fulton County Airport in N314GT! His instructor is James Weisberg

Jason Ward had his first solo flight on Aug 27th, 2013.

Graham Kosiba had his first solo flight on Mar 22nd, 2013. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Somil Shah had his first solo flight on Feb 24th, 2013!

Imon Chakraborty had his first solo flight on Dec 27th, 2012 at Fulton County Airport. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Dylan Monteiro had his first solo flight on Oct 25th, 2012. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Todd Whitehurst soloed on Oct 23rd, 2012. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Ben Loeffler completed his first solo flight on Sep 15th, 2012 at Fulton County airport in N203GT. His instructor is Mark Giddarie

Fritz Langford completed his first solo flight on June 25th, 2012 at Fulton County Airport (KFTY) in N203GT. His instructor is Reese Jamison

David Koehler soloed on June 22nd, 2012 at Fulton County Airport (KFTY) in N203GT. His instructor is Reese Jamison

Ben Johnson had his first solo flight on June 19th, 2012 in N203GT at Gwinett County Airport. His instructor is Mark Giddarie

Claus Christmann soloed on June 16th, 2012 in N203GT at Fulton County Airport. His instructor is Mark Giddarie

Katie Brown soloed on Nov 13th, 2011. Her instructor is Mark Giddarie

David Owen had his first solo flight on Nov 6th, 2011.

Corey Harris had his first solo on June 29th, 2011 in N53527. His instructor is David Pease.

Thomas Shields had his first solo flight on June 5th, 2011. His instructor is Scott Smith

Laura Otero had her first solo on April 29th, 2011. Her instructor is Nelse Hansen.

Alan Almand had his first solo flight on April 24th, 2011. His instructor is Ray Fitzpatrick

Antony Brand had his first solo flight on Feb 2nd, 2011 in N53527 (now N314GT). His instructor is Ray Fitzpatrick

Richard "Scott" Blamey had his first solo flight on Nov 9th, 2010. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Akshay Pendharkar had his first solo on Nov 1st, 2010 in N203GT! His instructor is Wesley Ryan.

Salvador Bou had his first solo flight on in N53527 (now N314GT) on Sep 19th, 2010. His instructor is Nelse Hansen

Andreas Tepe had his first solo flight on Sep 13th, 2010. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Nathan Bailey had his first solo flight on Sep 10th, 2010. His instructor is Ray Fitzpatrick

Adam Springer, Army helicopter pilot, had his first solo flight in an airplane on July 23rd, 2010. His instructor is Jim Stevens

David Trawick had his first solo flight in N203GT on June 27th, 2010. His instructor is Joe Zyzniewski

David Eicher had his first solo flight on Jul 7th, 2010 in N203GT. His instructor is Ray Fitzpatrick.

Ainonehi "Steve" Aikhuele had his first solo flight on Apr 19th, 2010. His instructor is Jim Stevens

Matt Elliott had his first solo flight on Feb 21st, 2010. His instructor is James Weisberg

Manuel Diaz had his first solo flight on Feb 17th, 2010 in N203GT. His instructor is Kevin Maceri

Jared Salzmann went on his first solo flight on Sep 27th, 2008. His instructor is Nelse Hansen

Sean Ruff earned his Private Pilot License on July 12th, 2017. He flew with Randy Haralson at Greenwood, SC. Jason Helmka was his instructor.

Ratheeshvar "Theesh" Mohan earned his Privae Pilot License on July 9th, 2017. He flew with DPE Randy Haralson in Greenwood, SC. John Post was his instructor.

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Chris Wilson successfully earned his Private Pilot License on June 2nd, 2017. He flew in N314GT with Randy Haralson at Greenwood, SC. Jeff Kidd was his instructor.

Luke Alexander earned his Private Pilot License on Apr 29th, 2017. He flew with DPE Randy Haralson. His instructor was Jason Helmka

Lars Christensen successfully passed his PPL checkride on Apr 29th, 2017 with DPE Randy Haralson. David Twibell was his instructor.

Hanqing Zhu earned his PPL on Apr 8th with FAA DPE Randy Haralson. John Post was his instructor.

Oscar Klempay earned his PPL on Mar 27th, 2017. He flew with FAA DPE at KLZU. Jim Stevens was his instructor.

Brett Cooper earned his PPL with DPE Randy Haralson on Mar 3rd, 2017. Jeff Kidd was his instructor.

Pamir Sevincel earned his private pilot license with DPE Randy Haralson on Feb 25th, 2017. James Weisberg and Nelse Hansen were his instructors.

James "JP" Joseph earned his Private Pilot license on Aug 6th, 2016 with FAA DPE Randy Haralson in Greenwood, SC. Instructor: Jim Stevens

Yaqin Song earned his Private Pilot License on July 30th, 2016 in N314GT with DPE Randy Haralson in Greenwood, SC. Scott Smith and Jeff Kidd were his instructors.

Siva Movva earned his Private Pilot License in July 2016 while away on summer internship. Scott Smith was his YJFC instructor.

Charles "Coty" Pinckney successfully earned his Private Pilot certificate on June 25th, 2016 with DPE Ben Carr in N314GT. His instructor was Jim Stevens

Preston Delaware successfully passed his Private Pilot checkride with Randy Harralson, May 6th, 2016 in Anderson, SC. Instructor: Jeff Kidd

Sam Dubin successfully passed his Private Pilot checkride on April 26th, 2016. Instructor: John Post

Eric Stephens (AE '93) , PPL on April 26th, 2016, with Bill Mercurer at Toccoa, GA. Instructor: Jim Stevens

Kazuhide Okamoto successfully passed his Private Pilot examination on April 20th, 2016 with Bill Mercure at Toccoa, GA. Instructor: Jim Stevens

Kevin Daysal passed his Private Pilot checkride on April 11th, 2016, with DPE Randy Haralson in Greenwood, SC. Instructor: Nelse Hansen

Priyank Patel passed his Private Pilot checkride on March 22nd, 2016, with DPE Ben Carr in Chattanooga. Instructor: Colin Gornall

Ati Sritharan successfully completed his Private Pilot checkride with DPE Randy Haralson on Dec 15th, 2015. Instructor: Nelse Hansen

Chris Baucom successfully passed his Private Pilot checkride with DPE Randy Haralson on Dec 15th, 2015, at Clemson, SC. Instructor: Jeff Kidd

Marc Welsch earned his Private Pilot License on July 28th, 2015 -- only 20 days after soloing! His instructor was Cecily Lyons

David Harris successfully passed his checkride on July 16th, 2015, with John Mann in Cedartown, GA. Instructor: Jim Stevens

Aaron Greenwood earned his Private Pilot License on July 7th, 2015. His instructor was Cecily Lyons

Alexia Payan (AE '13) passed her Private Pilot examination on June 18th, 2015. Her instructor was Cecily Lyons

Colin O'Neill earned his Private Pilot's License on Feb 3rd, 2015. Instructor: Da-mon Dames

Brandon Vaughan earned his Private Pilot License on Sep 19th, 2014. His instructor was Da-mon Dames

Somil Shah successfully passed his Private Pilot examinations on Sep 7th, 2014.

Ameya Ainapure successfully passed his Private Pilot exams on Aug 22nd, 2014! with DPE Randy Haralson at Greenwood, SC

Christopher Ong earned his Private Pilot License on July 9th, 2014. His instructor was Da-mon Dames

Aparna Kansal passed her Private Pilot exams on May 5th, 2014! Her instructor was Da-mon Dames

Jason Ward successfully passed his Private Pilot exams on Feb 6th, 2014 in N314GT with DPE John Mann at Cedartown, GA!

Curtis Norton completed his Private Pilot Check-Ride Dec 27th, 2013 at Polk Co. "Cedartown" Airport (K4A4), in N314GT with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner John Mann. His instructor was Mark Giddarie

Claus Christmann earned his Private Pilot License on Dec 12th, 2013 at Polk Co. "Cedartown" Airport (K4A4), in N314GT with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner John Mann. His instructor was Mark Giddarie

Ben Loeffler completed his Private Pilot Check-Ride on Nov 20th, 2013 at Polk Co "Cedartown" Airport (K4A4), in N314GT with FAA Designated Examiner John Mann. His instructor was Mark Giddarie

Yujiro Ito successfully passed his Private Pilot Checkride on Oct 16th, 2013 with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner John Mann. His instructor was Jim Stevens

Stuart Wall completed his Private Pilot exams on May 21st, 2013. His instructor was Da-mon Dames

Abdul Jaroudi earned his Private Pilot License on Sep 29th, 2012 with FAA DPE Randy Haralson at Anderson, SC. His instructor was Jeremy Taylor

Imon Chakraborty earned his Private Pilot License on March 28th, 2013. His instructor was Jim Stevens

Todd Whitehurst successfully passed his Private Pilot exams on Dec 14th, 2012. His instructor was Jim Stevens

Dylan Monteiro successfully passed his Private Pilot exams on Dec 12th, 2012 with FAA DPE John Mann at Cedartown, GA. His instructor was Jim Stevens

Ben Loeffler passed his Private Pilot Checkride on Nov 20th, 2012 at Polk Co "Cedartown" Airport (K4A4), in N314GT with FAA Designated Examiner John Mann. His instructor was Mark Giddarie

Fritz Langford passed his Private Pilot checkride on Oct 26th, 2012 at Orangeburg, SC. His instructor was Reese Jamison

Ben Johnson earned his Private Pilot License on Sep 16th, 2012 in N271GT with Designated Pilot Examiner John Mann at Polk County, Cedartown Airport (4A4). His instructor was Mark Giddarie

Michael Stearns passed his Private Pilot Checkride on Aug 13th, 2012 at Orangeburg Airport (KOGB) in N1447U (now N271GT) with FAA Pilot Examiner Caroll Joye. His instructor was Mark Giddarie

David Koehler successfully completed his Private Pilot License on July 24th, 2012 at the Orangeburg Airport (KOGB) in N203GT with DPE Mr. Caroll Joye. His instructor was Reese Jamison

David Owen passed is Private Pilot Checkride on Feb 15th, 2012.

Akshay Pendharkar passed his Private Pilot Checkride on Dec 8th, 2011 at Fulton County Airport with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner Bill Mercure. His instructor was Mark Giddarie.

Alan Almand successfully passed his Private Pilot checkride on Dec 1st, 2011.

Laura Otero earned her Private Pilot License on Nov, 30th 2011. Her instructor was Nelse Hansen.

Antony Brand successfully passed his Private Pilot checkride on July 14th, 2011 in N53527 (now N314GT). His instructor was Ray Fitzpatrick

David Trawick passed his Private Pilot Checkride on May 29th, 2011 with FAA DPE John Mann. His instructor was Joe Zyzniewski

David Eicher successfully passed his FAA Private Pilot checkride on May 21st, 2011. His instructor was Ray Fitzpatrick

Tiffany Adams successfully passed her Private Pilot Checkride on May 18th, 2011. Her instructor was Jeremy Taylor

William Cleveland earned his Airplane Single Engine-Land add-on on May 11th, 2011 with DPE Bill Mercure at Fulton County Airport. His instructor was Ray Fitzpatrick

Salvador Bou passed his Private Pilot checkride on May 6th, 2011 in N53527 (now N314GT) with FAA DPE Ben Carr. His instructor was Nelse Hansen

Jared Salzmann earned his Private Pilot certificate on April 29th, 2011 with FAA DPE John Mann out at Cedartown, GA. His instructor was Nelse Hansen

Kimberly Uzzell earned her Private Pilot certificate Feb 24th, 2011 with DPE John Mann at Ceadertown, GA.

Michael Chaney earned his Private Pilot License on Feb 15th, 2011. His instructor was Jeremy Taylor

Kenneth Endicott successfully passed his Private Pilot checkride on Jan 21st, 2011 with FAA DPE John Mann at Cedartown, GA. His instructor was Jim Stevens

Nathan Bailey earned his Private Pilot License on Dec 14th, 2010. His instructor was Ray Fitzpatrick.

Adam Springer, Army Helicopter pilot, added a Airplane Single Engine Land to his Private Pilot certificate on Dec 10th, 2010. Jim Stevens was his CFI

Ryan Goodwin earned his Private Pilot certificate on Dec 7th, 2010 with DPE Randy Haralson. His instructor was Jeremy Taylor.

Matt Elliott successfully passed his Private Pilot examinations on Oct 5th, 2010 in N203GT with DPE Randy Haralson in Anderson, SC. James Weisberg was his instructor.

Ainonehi "Steve" Aikhuele earned his Private Pilot License on Aug 12, 2010 in N203GT. His instructor was Jim Stevens

Dennis Garza successfully earned his Private Pilot certificate on Aug 10th, 2010 with FAA DPE John Mann.

Maxime Gariel successfully passed his Private Pilot examinations on Aug 6th, 2010 with DPE John Mann Cedartown, GA in N552GT.

Patrick Harrington successfully earned his Private Pilot license on June 11, 2010 with FAA DPE Randy Haralson with just 43 hours! His instructor was Jeremy Taylor.

Mitchell Hageman earned his Private Pilot certificate on May 25th, 2010 with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner Bob Howell in N203GT. Jim Stevens and Bob Strevens were his instructors.

Manuel Diaz earned his Private Pilot certificate on May 19th, 2010 in N203GT at Anderson, SC with FAA DPE Randy Haralson. His instructor was Kevin Maceri

Andris Jaunzemis earned his Private Pilot Certificate on May 5th, 2010. His instructor was Kevin Maceri

Kevin Gray earned his Private Pilot license on Apr 12, 2010 with FAA DPE John Mann. Joe Zyzniewski was his CFI.

Nicholas Wiles earned his Private Pilot License on Apr 11th, 2010. His CFI was Wesley Ryan

Tim Banning earned his Private Pilot license on Mar 31st, 2010. His instructor was Ray Fitzpatrick

Adriane Durey earned her Private Pilot License on Mar 30th, 2010. Her instructor was Joe Zyzniewski

Glen Grant passed his Private Pilot examinations on Mar 6th, 2010. His instructor was Mauritius Bell