Achievements

First solo for Owen Dungworth. Not bad going considering it's only a few weeks after his 16th birthday!

PPL skills test passed and night rating achieved for YAC student Kyle Kilmore. The first two steps on his road to becoming a professional pilot.

Skills test pass today for YAC student Nathan Bailey who has gained his Private Pilot's Licence. Well done Nathan!

A second one of students successfully completed their Night Rating at the weekend. This time it was Jake Didsbury who gained his wings of darkness.

First solo today for Mostafa Metwally. We look forward to lots more happy landings to come!

The first night rating of the season has been completed tonight with Mik Kent completing the final part of the 5 hour course. We're sure there'll be plenty of others following him over the next few weeks.

Congratulations today go to YAC student Tavonga Goshomi who has completed his first solo flight. Nice one Captain!

Another skills test pass this afternoon. Today it was Rob Monk that gained his PPL wings.

First solo today for YAC student Nick Kean who successfully piloted one of our Cessna 150 aircraft around the circuit for a smooth landing.

Congratulations this afternoon go to YAC and University of Sheffield student Josh Purdie, who has just passed his PPL skills test at the first attempt. Well done Josh

First solo this morning for Russell Till. What makes this achievement extra impressive, is that Russell has achieved this great feat in under 10 hours of training. Well done!

Perfect way to finish off a very busy month of flying with a PPL skills test pass for Dominic Dodd.

Having only started the course 6 days ago, Dean Hollings passed his IR(R) skills test today. We wish him all the best as he progresses onto his CPL and CB-IR.

First solo today for YAC student Marlena Idczac. Gratulacje Marlena!

Second PPL skills test pass of the weekend. This time it was the turn of University of Sheffield student Richard Wong to gain his wings. Well done Sir!

PPL Skills Test pass today for James Thompson. Having completed his entire PPL in just over 3 weeks, this has been a truly remarkable achievement

Another student has gained their IMC rating today. This time it was Alex Buxton who completed a successful skills test having completed the course in minimum hours.

First solo today for YAC student Max Derbyshire. Well done Max!

IMC skills test pass today for YAC student Ben Summers after demonstrating his ability on the ILS at Doncaster. Hopefully the training comes in useful for the Competency Based Instrument Rating.

With storm Francis moving through in the early hours, we've been graced with some perfect flying weather today of blue skies and light winds. University of Sheffield student Joshua Purdie made the most of it, completing his first solo this morning. Well done Joshua!

What a glorious summer's day it has been. Perfect conditions for YAC student James Woolveridge to captain one of our Cessna 150s around the circuit for the first time as he gained his solo wings.

The second skills test pass in a day. This time it was Alex Lambert who gained his IMC rating, having only started the course two weeks earlier. Nice one Alex!

Success today for Steve Hill who has gained his Instrument Rating (Restricted).

Not wanting to sound like a stuck record, but yet another first solo this evening. We're starting to lose count as we've now had more this month than some of our competitors have in a year! Today it was the turn of Max Verdicchio to strut his stuff down the runway and...

Yet another first solo at YAC. Just days after his 16th birthday, Luke Whitworth has taken to the skies on his own today for the first time. Give it another 12 months and he'll be able to start driving lessons.....

What a way to start to start the weekend with a first solo for Harrison Denton. Nice one Harrison!

Further student success this week. Today it was the turn of James Pulfrey to venture into the skies on his own for the first time as he completed his first solo.

PPL skills test pass this weekend for YAC student Oliver Wardle. Now the hard work towards the ATPLs begins.... Congrats Captain Wardle!

First Solo for Gary. Well done!

Instrument Rating (Restricted) pass for Mik Kent.

Instrument Rating (Restricted) pass for Jamie Jackson.

Another IMC rating skills pass. Today it was Luke Smith that has completed his IMC rating. Well done Luke!

Less than a week after passing his PPL, Jon Snowden has gone on to complete his night rating. IMC next Jon!

Congratulations to Marcus Chan who has just passed his IMC Rating

Another night rating gained this weekend. This time it was Jake Wrightson who completed his 5 hour course to fly at night.

Congratulations to Jon Snowden who has today has passed his PPL skills test. Well done Jon!

Making the most of the clear skies and full moon this evening was Miguel Rosa Garcia who has completed his night rating. ¡Felicidades Miguel!

Night rating success this week for YAC student Kian Woodhead

Congratulations to University of Leeds student Daniel Wade who tonight completed his night rating at YAC. Well done Daniel!

Mark has tonight become the fourth student in the space of 24 hours to complete his night rating. Well done Captain Ashton!

First solo success today for Lincoln Greatrick. Well done Lincoln!

Another student has today gained their Instrument Rating (Restricted) at YAC. This time it was Josh Raven who passed his skills test having completed the 15 hour course. Well done Josh!

First skills test pass of the year. Well done to Elliott Thompson who gained his IMC rating today. Night rating and IMC in the space of a week - good going Elliott!

Congratulations to Mark for passing his skills test bright and early this morning.