Achievements
Follow the achievements of our students in taking their first solo flight
and then gaining their licence.
Kamen Sullivan
Night rating completed this evening for YAC student Kamen Sullivan.
Tom Brown
Another night rating completed. Tonight it was Tom Brown that gained his night time wings.
Andy Burton
One of two successful Flight Instructor Course Assessments of Competence passes today at YAC. Well done to Andy Burton who is now a qualified instructor.
Ian Fletcher
Congrats to Ian Fletcher that has completed his Night Rating this evening having completing the 5 hours course.
Sean Whiteley
First skills test pass of the year goes to Sean Whiteley who today gained his Instrument Rating (Restricted) having completed the course in the minimum hours. Well done Sean!
Craig Mason
Another first solo to report. This time it was Craig Mason who completed his first flight on his own. Well done Craig!
John Stannard
First solo today for YAC student John Stannard. Well done John!
Ian Fletcher
Another skills test pass this weekend. This time it was Ian Fletcher who gained his Light Aircraft Pilot's Licence. Well done Ian!
Brendan Raistrick
Congratulations to Brendan Raistrick who passed his PPL Skills Test today.
Luke Denison
Night Rating completion tonight for Luke Denison.
Will Jones
The second of three Flight Instructor Course passes this week saw Will Jones gain his Instructor qualification having completed the 4 week course. We're now taking bookings for our FIC courses for 2022
Neil Baxter
Having completed the Flight Instructor Course at YAC, yesterday saw Neil Baxter pass his Assessment of Competence to gain his Instructor Rating. Well done Neil.
Ephraim Bempong
It's been a busy old Tuesday at YAC for skills tests. Second up was Ephraim Bempong who has also gained his Private Pilot's Licence.
Anthony Burns
Congratulations to Anthony Burns who passed his PPL skills test today!
Gill Rowlands
First solo today for Gill Rowlands. Good news like this is just what the Doctor ordered!
Joe Chatterton
Night rating pass this week for Joe Chatterton
Sam Raddington
First solo today for YAC student Sam Raddington. Well done Sam!
James Haggarty
Another night rating completed. This time it was James Haggarty who completed the course. With the sun now setting at 4pm, it's perfect timing to obtain the qualification
Joshua Sharp
Another first solo to report. Today it was the turn of Joshua Sharp to Captain the C150 on his own as part of his PPL course.
Steve Carter
First solo today at YAC for Steve Carter. Well done Sir!
Phil Morgan
Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test pass this afternoon for Phil Morgan. You can step away from the foggles now Captain!
Simon Wellings
Second PPL test pass of the day at YAC. This time it was Simon Wellings who has gained his Private Pilot's Licence.
Rebecca Randall
PPL skills test pass today for Rebecca Randall who completed the course in the minimum time of 45 hours. Well done Rebecca!
Luke Dunkley
First solo this weekend for YAC student Luke Dunkley. Not bad going for a 16 year old!
Marcus Chan
Congratulations to Marcus Chan who today became the first graduate of the YAC Flight Instructor Course to gain his Instructor's rating. All the best for the future in your new profession!
Dave Marsh
Another Night Rating completion. This time it was Dave Marsh who has added the Rating to his Licence. Hopefully he eventually remembered to turn the Master Switch off!
Charlie Woodward
Tonight saw the second Night Rating completion of the week. This time it was Charlie Woodward who completed the 5 hour course in order to be able to fly at night.
Nashville Ram
Congratulations to Nashville Ram who completed his first solo today. Nice one Rambo!
Liam Warrior
First solo yesterday for YAC student Liam Warrior. Well done Liam!
Octave Caporossi
Second PPL skills test pass on Saturday saw Octave Caporossi successfully convert his FAA PPL to a UK one.
Tim Brooke
Skills test pass today for YAC student Tim Brooke who has now gained his Private Pilot's Licence. Well done Tim!
Robert Booth
Another first solo to report. This time it was Robert Booth who completed his first solo. Well done Rob!
Tim Heptinstall
First solo today for Tim Heptinstall. Considering he only had his first lesson on Saturday, this is certainly an amazing achieving. Well done Tim!
Jon Snowden
Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test pass this week for YAC student Jon Snowden. With winter approaching, now is the perfect time to train towards this rating.
Giovanna Kelly
First solo today for YAC student Giovanna Kelly. Well done!
Dom Dodd
Skills test pass today for Dom Dodd who has gained his IR(R).
Luke Denison
First solo today for YAC student Luke Denison. Well done Luke!
Dan Reader
Another PPL skills test to report. This time congratulations goes to Dan Reader who has gained his wings.
Sudais Habib
Second first solo of the day, this time it's Sudais Habib conquering the circuit on his own. Well done!
Joe Chatterton
First solo today for YAC student Joe Chatterton.
Sean Whiteley
PPL skills test success today for Sean Whiteley who has completed the course in minimum hours.
Jack Richardson
Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test pass today for YAC student Jack Richardson following an extensive course. Well done sir!
Simon Wellings
Another first solo. This time it was Simon Wellings piloting the 172 around the circuit on his own.
Ian Fletcher
Another first solo to report. This time it was Ian Fletcher that was let loose in the circuit for the first time. Well done Ian!
James Watson
First solo today for YAC student James Watson. Well done James!
Kirsty Whitworth
Top marks today for YAC student Kirsty Whitworth who completed her first solo. Award yourself a gold star Miss!
Lincoln Greatrik
2 Skills test passes in a day. Not bad going for a Thursday. This afternoon it was Lincoln Greatrik that gained his PPL.
David Jones
Congratulations to David Jones who today passed his Private Pilot's Licence skills test.
Cameron & Josh Adams
Double success today for brothers Cameron & Josh Adams who both completed their first solo on the same day. Well done guys!
James Pulfrey
Another PPL skills test pass today at YAC. This time it was James Pulfrey who gained his wings. Nice one James!