Achievements 2022
Follow the achievements of our students including those in 2022
who took their first solo, gained their wings or added additional ratings.

Raphael Lewis
Congratulations to Raphael Lewis who completed his first solo today.

Kamen Sullivan
Congratulations to Kamen Sullivan who has passed his Instrument Rating (Restricted) today having completed the course in the minimum 15hrs.

Natalie Till
Congratulations to Natalie Till who braved the warm weather today to pass her PPL skills test. Hope you enjoyed the celebratory beer in the pub afterwards!

Andy Barker
First solo today for Andy Barker. Well done sir!

Jake Forrest
Perfect way to end a busy week of flying with a first solo for Jake Forrest.

Monika Dzierbicka
PPL skills test pass today for Monika Dzierbicka. Congratulations Monika!

Mark Garratt
It's turning into quite a successful week for YAC students. Today saw the first solo for Mark Garratt. Well done Mark!

Steve Carter
Having originally started flying in 1982, it was great to see Steve Carter pass his PPL today after a mere 40 years. Glad to see your love of flying has lived on a bit longer than the mullet and spandex pants Steve!

Mckenzie Brailsford
PPL skills test pass today for YAC student Mckenzie Brailsford. Well done Mckenzie!

Andrew Kearney
Congratulations to Andrew Kearney who passed his PPL skills test this afternoon at DSA.

James Taylor
After 4 weeks of training, congratulations go to James Taylor who has gained his Flight Instructor rating today having completed his FI course with us. Well done James!

Dave Chadwick
PPL skills test pass today for Dave Chadwick who has completed the course in the minimum 45 hours. Well done Dave!

Oliver Woodcock
PPL skills test pass today for Oliver Woodcock, one of the many students that we've welcomed from the now defunct DSFT. Congratulations Oliver!

Luke Scarfe
First solo today for YAC student Luke Scarfe who is still only 16 years of age! Well done Luke

Giovanna Kelly
PPL skills test pass this afternoon for Giovanna Kelly. Well done Giovanna!

Atharva Gadre
Perfect way to finish off a busy weekend of flying with a first solo for Atharva Gadre this evening.

Marlena Idczak
Congratulations to Marlena Idczak who passed her PPL skills test today. Dobra robota Marlena!

Fred Barker
Another PPL skills test to report. This time it was Fred Barker who has gained his licence.

Craig Mason
Well done to Craig Mason who passed his PPL skills test on Wednesday evening.

Zoe Bellamy
PPL skills test pass on Saturday for YAC student Zoe Bellamy. Well done Zoe!

Arturs Meskovskis
Congratulations to Arturs Meskovskis who also completed his first solo this weekend.

Steve Geary
First solo this weekend for Steve Geary who reached this achievement after only 11 hours of flying. Impressive stuff Steve!

Sam Simmonite
Another first solo to report. This time it was Sam Simmonite who took to the skies on his own for the first time.

Natalie Till
First solo today for YAC student Natalie Till. Nice one Natalie!

Max Jackson
Congratulations to Max Jackson who passed his PPL skills test today having completed the course in the minimum 45 hours.

Ever Grech
Second PPL skills test pass of the weekend. This time it was Ever Grech that gained his wings. Nice one Ever!

Lewis Wise
PPL skills test pass on Saturday for YAC student Lewis Wise. Well done Lewis!

Harry Hutchinson
Congratulations to Harry Hutchinson who passed his PPL Skills Test today.

Zoe Bellamy
First solo on Sunday for YAC student Zoe Bellamy. Well done Zoe!

Jenson Lambley
Congratulations to Jenson Lambley who completed his first solo flight on Saturday

Joseph Hayat
Well done to Joseph Hayat who completed his Night Rating last night

Joe Chatterton
Congratulations to YAC student Joe Chatterton who passed his PPL skills test today.

Steve Miller
PPL skills test pass this afternoon for Steve Miller. Well done Sir!

Dan Beard
PPL skills test pass today for University of Sheffield student Dan Beard who has completed his PPL in the minimum hours. Well done Dan!

Mckenzie Brailsford
Wow! Three first solos in one day! Completing the hat-trick this afternoon was Mckenzie Brailsford. I think we now need to go and take a rest!

Fred Barker
What a busy Monday it's turning out to be with Fred Barker becoming the second student of the day to complete their first solo.
Student Achievements
PPL Skills Test Pass
Harrison Denton
Nick Kean
Harald Tang
Max Jackson
Every Grech
Lewis Wise
Joe Chatterton
Rebecca Randall
Harry Hutchinson
Dan Beard
Steve Miller
Zoe Bellamy
Fred Barker
Craig Mason
Marlena Idczak
Giovanna Kelly
First Solo
Jason Towndrow
Monika Dzierbicka
Fred Barker
Mckenzie Brailsford
Jenson Lambley
Zoe Bellamy
Natalie Till
Sam Simmonite
Steve Geary
Arturs Meskovskis
Atharva Gadre
Flight Instructor Course
Joe Rise
Andrew Burton
IR(R) Skills Test Pass
Sean Whiteley
Adrian Aknai
Night Rating
Owen Dungworth
Kamen Sullivan
Jake Cooper
Tom Brown
Ian Fletcher
Joseph Hayat