Achievements
Follow the achievements of our students in taking their first solo flight
and then gaining their licence.
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.
Monika Dzierbicka
First solo today for YAC student Monika Dzierbicka. Well done Monika!
Harald Tang
Congratulations to University of Sheffield student Harald Tang who has passed his PPL skills test today.
Jason Towndrow
Congratulations to YAC student Jason Towndrow who completed his first solo flight today!
Nick Kean
Perfect way to end a busy weekend of good flying weather with a PPL skills test pass for Nick Kean. Well done Nick!
Owen Dungworth
Another night rating completed. Tonight it was Owen Dungworth who added a night rating to his PPL.
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!