Achievements

Follow the achievements of our students in taking their first solo flight

and then gaining their licence.

Steve Geary

Steve Geary

Congratulations to Steve Geary who passed his Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test last night.

Lucas McNicoll

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

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

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

Liam McNulty

Early Christmas cheer for Liam McNulty who passed his PPL skills test yesterday despite some seasonal weather. Well done Liam!

Naval Singh

Naval Singh

First solo to report from today as Naval Singh took to the skies on his own for the first time.

Joe Goss

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

Angeliki Psaltaki

Congratulations to Angeliki Psaltaki who passed her PPL skills test at the weekend.

Sten Lai

Sten Lai

Congratulations to Sten Lai who completed his first solo flight on Wednesday

Kirk Blengio

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

Fabrice Verplanken

Congratulations to Fabrice Verplanken who passed his Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test this afternoon. Tres bien Fabrice!

Paul Tinker

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

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

Cameron Hoare

First solo today for Cameron Hoare. Well done Cameron!

Rahil Shafei

Rahil Shafei

PPL skills test pass yesterday for Rahil Shafei. Congratulations Rahil!

James Leyland

James Leyland

First solo to report for James Leyland. Well done James!

Oli Ince

Oli Ince

Congratulations to Oli Ince who passed his PPL skills test this week.

Kirk Blengio

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

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

John Verdicchio

Congratulations to John Verdicchio who completed his first solo flight today.

Chris Death

Chris Death

Congrats to Chris Death who passed his PPL skills test this afternoon. Well done Chris!

Andy Kaye

Andy Kaye

Perfect way to finish the weekend with a first solo for Andy Kaye

Luke Dunkley

Luke Dunkley

Instrument Rating (Retricted) skills test pass today for Luke Dunkley. Nice one Luke!

Simon Poole

Simon Poole

Congrats to Simon Poole who completed his first solo today as part of the ELCAS scheme.

Ethan Spenceley

Ethan Spenceley

PPL skills test pass yesterday for Ethan Spencely. Good going Captain!

David Jones

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

Sunjeet Sandhu

Sunday saw a PPL skills test pass for Sunjeet Sandhu. Well done Sunjeet!

Chloe Shaw

Chloe Shaw

First solo today for Chloe Shaw. Well done Chloe!

Tom Mumford

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

Atharva Gadre

Today we saw a PPL skills test pass for Atharva Gadre. Well done sir!

Christina Narz

Christina Narz

Congratulations to Christina Narz who completed her first solo flight today.

Oliver Bloor

Oliver Bloor

Congratulations to Oliver Bloor who completed his first solo today

Joseph Moutell

Joseph Moutell

Congratulations to Joseph Moutell who has passed his Instrument Rating (Restricted) having only started the course 3 weeks ago.

Mark Willis

Mark Willis

Congratulations to Mark Willis who passed his PPL skills test today. As you can see, he's beaming with excitement!

Catherine Plumb

Catherine Plumb

A high flying achievement today from YAC's very own Superwoman Catherine Plumb who completed her first solo

Chloe Bond

Chloe Bond

Congratulations to Chloe Bond who completed her first solo today.

Noel Purcell

Noel Purcell

Another Instrument Rating (Restricted) pass. Today saw Noel Purcell add IFR privileges to his licence. We'll done Noel!

Jordan Polonijo

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

Edward Derbyshire

Another first solo achieved at YAC today. Congrats to Edward Derbyshire who is our latest student to complete this feat.

Jake Hatton

Jake Hatton

First solo this week for Jake Hatton who has impressively achieved this in a mere 8hrs of flight training.

Chris Hicks

Chris Hicks

Making the most of today's good weather was Chris Hicks who completed his first solo. Well done Chris!

Mark Kisyang’a

Mark Kisyang’a

First solo today for Mark Kisyang'a. Well done Mark!

Luke Dennison

Luke Dennison

Another PPL skills test pass to report. Today it was Luke Dennison that gained his wings. Well done Luke!

Kirk Blengio

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

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

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

Chris Death

Congratulations to Chris Death who completed his first solo today.

Alistair Daniels

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

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

Joe Goss

Congratulations to Joe Goss who completed his first solo today.