Achievements
Follow the achievements of our students in taking their first solo flight
and then gaining their licence.
Steve Geary
Congratulations to Steve Geary who passed his Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test last night.
Lucas McNicoll
Congratulations to the latest graduate of our Flight Instructor's Course, Lucas McNicoll, who passed his final skills test in his journey to becoming a Flying Instructor at the weekend, following completion of the four week course. Time for celebrations have been...
Matt Jewell
It's taken 6 days into the new year to witness our first student achievement of 2024. Congratulations to Matt Jewell who passed his PPL skills test this afternoon.
Noah Zaman
What an excellent way to round off 2023 with a first solo today for Noah Zaman on his 16th birthday. We look forward to sharing future student endeavours as we progress into 2024.
Liam McNulty
Early Christmas cheer for Liam McNulty who passed his PPL skills test yesterday despite some seasonal weather. Well done Liam!
Naval Singh
First solo to report from today as Naval Singh took to the skies on his own for the first time.
Joe Goss
Congratulations to Joe Goss who passed his PPL skills test today after completing the course in the minimum 45 hours. Well done Joe!
Angeliki Psaltaki
Congratulations to Angeliki Psaltaki who passed her PPL skills test at the weekend.
Sten Lai
Congratulations to Sten Lai who completed his first solo flight on Wednesday
Kirk Blengio
Congratulations to Kirk Blengio who is the first student of the 23/24 night flying season to complete his night rating. Just a reminder that we're currently taking bookings for the 5 hour course which is typically completed over 2 evenings.
Fabrice Verplanken
Congratulations to Fabrice Verplanken who passed his Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test this afternoon. Tres bien Fabrice!
Paul Tinker
Continuing on with a super busy weekend of flying at YAC, today saw Paul Tinker complete his first solo. Well done Paul!
Richard Lewis
PPL skills test to report today for Richard Lewis who has just completed the course in minimum hours. Well done Richard!
Cameron Hoare
First solo today for Cameron Hoare. Well done Cameron!
Rahil Shafei
PPL skills test pass yesterday for Rahil Shafei. Congratulations Rahil!
James Leyland
First solo to report for James Leyland. Well done James!
Oli Ince
Congratulations to Oli Ince who passed his PPL skills test this week.
Kirk Blengio
It may have been pretty rubbish weather today, but that didn't stop Kitk Blengio being successful in his Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test.
James Hatton
PPL skills test past today for Jake Hatton who has completed the course in the minimum 45 hours. Well done Jake!
John Verdicchio
Congratulations to John Verdicchio who completed his first solo flight today.
Chris Death
Congrats to Chris Death who passed his PPL skills test this afternoon. Well done Chris!
Andy Kaye
Perfect way to finish the weekend with a first solo for Andy Kaye
Luke Dunkley
Instrument Rating (Retricted) skills test pass today for Luke Dunkley. Nice one Luke!
Simon Poole
Congrats to Simon Poole who completed his first solo today as part of the ELCAS scheme.
Ethan Spenceley
PPL skills test pass yesterday for Ethan Spencely. Good going Captain!
David Jones
Congratulations to David Jones who was one of two successful candidates this week to gain their Flight Instructor Rating, having completed the month long course with us.
Sunjeet Sandhu
Sunday saw a PPL skills test pass for Sunjeet Sandhu. Well done Sunjeet!
Chloe Shaw
First solo today for Chloe Shaw. Well done Chloe!
Tom Mumford
Another first solo to report. Today it was Tom Mumford who took to the skies on his own for the first time.
Atharva Gadre
Today we saw a PPL skills test pass for Atharva Gadre. Well done sir!
Christina Narz
Congratulations to Christina Narz who completed her first solo flight today.
Oliver Bloor
Congratulations to Oliver Bloor who completed his first solo today
Joseph Moutell
Congratulations to Joseph Moutell who has passed his Instrument Rating (Restricted) having only started the course 3 weeks ago.
Mark Willis
Congratulations to Mark Willis who passed his PPL skills test today. As you can see, he's beaming with excitement!
Catherine Plumb
A high flying achievement today from YAC's very own Superwoman Catherine Plumb who completed her first solo
Chloe Bond
Congratulations to Chloe Bond who completed her first solo today.
Noel Purcell
Another Instrument Rating (Restricted) pass. Today saw Noel Purcell add IFR privileges to his licence. We'll done Noel!
Jordan Polonijo
It's not exactly been IMC weather this week, but that didn't get in the way of Jordan Polonijo passing his Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test. Well done Jordan!
Edward Derbyshire
Another first solo achieved at YAC today. Congrats to Edward Derbyshire who is our latest student to complete this feat.
Jake Hatton
First solo this week for Jake Hatton who has impressively achieved this in a mere 8hrs of flight training.
Chris Hicks
Making the most of today's good weather was Chris Hicks who completed his first solo. Well done Chris!
Mark Kisyang’a
First solo today for Mark Kisyang'a. Well done Mark!
Luke Dennison
Another PPL skills test pass to report. Today it was Luke Dennison that gained his wings. Well done Luke!
Kirk Blengio
Congratulations to Kirk Blengio who was crowned with his Private Pilot's Licence this coronation weekend after successfully passing his skills test. Arise Captain Kirk!
George Everest
Congratulations to George Everest who today successfully passed his final assessment to become a Flight Instructor, after completing the 4 week course.
Kirsty Whitworth
Yesterday evening saw Kirsty Whitworth pass her skills test in order to gain her Private Pilot's Licence. Well done Kirsty!
Chris Death
Congratulations to Chris Death who completed his first solo today.
Alistair Daniels
Making it a double first solo Sunday, this evening saw Alistair Daniels take to the skies on his own for the first time.
Charlie Groves
Perfect way to end the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with a Instrument Rating (Restricted) skill test pass for Charlie Groves this morning. Well done Charlie!
Joe Goss
Congratulations to Joe Goss who completed his first solo today.