Achievements

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

and then gaining their licence.

Mckenzie Holmes

Mckenzie Holmes

Congratulations to Mckenzie Holmes who completed his first solo today.

Zoe Bellamy

Zoe Bellamy

Adding to her collection of PPL and IR(R), tonight saw Zoe Bellamy add Night Rating to her list of piloting qualifications. Well done Zoe!

Darren Bailey

Darren Bailey

First solo today for YAC student Darren Bailey. Nice one Dazza!

James Watson

James Watson

Congratulations to James Watson who completed his night rating this evening.

Arturs Meskovskis

Arturs Meskovskis

It was nice to see a very happy chappy today with YAC student Arturs Meskovskis completing his lifelong dream of obtaining his Private Pilot's Licence.

Chris Rowlands

Chris Rowlands

Congratulations to Chris Rowlands who passed his Instrument Rating (restricted) skills test this lunchtime. What makes this achievement even more poignant, is that Chris will now enter the history books as the last pilot to pass a skills test at Doncaster Sheffield...

Tim Heptinstall

Tim Heptinstall

Congratulations to Tim Heptinstall who passed his PPL Skills Test today, having completed the course bang on the minimum 45 hours. Impressive stuff Tim!

Jack Thorpe

Jack Thorpe

Another night rating completed. Tonight it was YAC student Jack Thorpe that completed the second half of his course, including a few circuits at DSA whilst it's still there.

Tomasz Bobiec

Tomasz Bobiec

Congratulations to Tomasz Bobiec who passed his Instrument Rating (restricted) course today.

Mckenzie Brailsford

Mckenzie Brailsford

What a calm lovely evening it has turned out to be tonight in order to allow Mckenzie Brailsford to complete his night rating.

Jack Douthwaite

Jack Douthwaite

Congratulations to Jack Douthwaite who passed his PPL skills test this morning.

Jordan Polonijo

Jordan Polonijo

What a busy couple of days it's turned out to be for Jordan Polonijo. Having passed his PPL skills test on Wednesday, this evening he has completed his Night Rating. You need to get your Instrument Rating next Jordan!

Jordan Polonijo

Jordan Polonijo

Congratulations to YAC student Jordan Polonijo who passed his PPL skills test this week. Jordan's initial training at YAC was funded through the Ministry of Defence's ELCAS scheme so just a reminder that YAC are an accredited ELCAS training provider.

Jack Thorpe

Jack Thorpe

Another PPL skills test pass to report. Today it was Jack Thorpe who gained his Pilots Licence. Well done Jack!

Faisal Hussain

Faisal Hussain

Congratulations to Faisal Hussain who completed his first solo this afternoon.

Xiaole Yu

Xiaole Yu

Congratulations to Xiaole Yu who has just completed his first solo.

Dean Glazzard

Dean Glazzard

Completing a trio of first solos this week, today we saw Dean Glazzard carry out his first lap around the circuit on his own. Nice one Dean!

Harrison Sheard

Harrison Sheard

Another first solo to report. Today it was the turn of Harrison Sheard to take to the skies on his own for the first time. Well done Harrison!

Nathan Jessop

Nathan Jessop

Congratulations to Nathan Jessop who completed his first solo flight in the Cessna 150 today. Well done Nathan!

Zoe Bellamy

Zoe Bellamy

Skills test pass today for Zoe Bellamy who gained her Instrument Rating (R). Well done Zoe!

Rahil Shafei

Rahil Shafei

First solo today for Rahil Shafei. Well done Rahil!

Rebecca Swift

Rebecca Swift

Congratulations to Rebecca Swift who passed her Instrument Rating (restricted) this afternoon.

William Quay

William Quay

It's been great to see another YAC student complete their first solo. This time it was William Quay who went on his own for the first time.

Bradley Ford-Davis

Bradley Ford-Davis

What a way to make your 17th birthday a memorable one by completing your first solo. This is what YAC student Bradley Ford-Davis this afternoon. Well done Bradley!

Sudais Habib

Sudais Habib

Tuesday turned into a busy day with a second skills test pass. This time it was Sudais Habib who gained his Private Pilot's Licence.

Manu Singh

Manu Singh

Congratulations to Manu Singh who passed his Class Rating Instructor assessment of competence this morning.

James Polonijo

James Polonijo

Well done to James Polonijo who completed his first solo today as part of the ELCAS scheme.

Nashville Ram

Nashville Ram

Congratulations to Nashville Ram who passed his PPL skills test yesterday.

Raphael Lewis

Raphael Lewis

Congratulations to Raphael Lewis who completed his first solo today.

Kamen Sullivan

Kamen Sullivan

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

Natalie Till

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

Andy Barker

First solo today for Andy Barker. Well done sir!

Jake Forrest

Jake Forrest

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

Monika Dzierbicka

Monika Dzierbicka

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

Mark Garratt

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

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

Mckenzie Brailsford

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

Andrew Kearney

Andrew Kearney

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

James Taylor

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

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

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

Luke Scarfe

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

Giovanna Kelly

Giovanna Kelly

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

Atharva Gadre

Atharva Gadre

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

Marlena Idczak

Marlena Idczak

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

Fred Barker

Fred Barker

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

Craig Mason

Craig Mason

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

Zoe Bellamy

Zoe Bellamy

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

Arturs Meskovskis

Arturs Meskovskis

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

Steve Geary

Steve Geary

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