Achievements

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.

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.

Congratulations to Anthony Burns who passed his PPL skills test today!

First solo today for Gill Rowlands. Good news like this is just what the Doctor ordered!

Night rating pass this week for Joe Chatterton

First solo today for YAC student Sam Raddington. Well done Sam!

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

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.

First solo today at YAC for Steve Carter. Well done Sir!

Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test pass this afternoon for Phil Morgan. You can step away from the foggles now Captain!

Second PPL test pass of the day at YAC. This time it was Simon Wellings who has gained his Private Pilot's Licence.

PPL skills test pass today for Rebecca Randall who completed the course in the minimum time of 45 hours. Well done Rebecca!

First solo this weekend for YAC student Luke Dunkley. Not bad going for a 16 year old!

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!

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!

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.

Congratulations to Nashville Ram who completed his first solo today. Nice one Rambo!

First solo yesterday for YAC student Liam Warrior. Well done Liam!

Second PPL skills test pass on Saturday saw Octave Caporossi successfully convert his FAA PPL to a UK one.

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

Another first solo to report. This time it was Robert Booth who completed his first solo. Well done Rob!

First solo today for Tim Heptinstall. Considering he only had his first lesson on Saturday, this is certainly an amazing achieving. Well done Tim!

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.

First solo today for YAC student Giovanna Kelly. Well done!

Skills test pass today for Dom Dodd who has gained his IR(R).

First solo today for YAC student Luke Denison. Well done Luke!

Another PPL skills test to report. This time congratulations goes to Dan Reader who has gained his wings.

Second first solo of the day, this time it's Sudais Habib conquering the circuit on his own. Well done!

First solo today for YAC student Joe Chatterton.

PPL skills test success today for Sean Whiteley who has completed the course in minimum hours.

Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test pass today for YAC student Jack Richardson following an extensive course. Well done sir!

Another first solo. This time it was Simon Wellings piloting the 172 around the circuit on his own.

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!

First solo today for YAC student James Watson. Well done James!

Top marks today for YAC student Kirsty Whitworth who completed her first solo. Award yourself a gold star Miss!

2 Skills test passes in a day. Not bad going for a Thursday. This afternoon it was Lincoln Greatrik that gained his PPL.

Congratulations to David Jones who today passed his Private Pilot's Licence skills test.

Double success today for brothers Cameron & Josh Adams who both completed their first solo on the same day. Well done guys!

Another PPL skills test pass today at YAC. This time it was James Pulfrey who gained his wings. Nice one James!

More student success at YAC yesterday evening with Charlie Woodward gaining his Private Pilot's Licence having completed the course in minimum hours. Well done Charlie!

First solo this morning for YAC student Max Jackson.

Completing the hat trick of PPL skills test passes at YAC this week was James Haggarty who this afternoon has gained his wings. Well done James!

Congratulations to Tom Brown who has today passed his Private Pilot's Licence skills test.

PPL skills test pass today for YAC student James Woodland. His mother will be so proud, until she sees his t-shirt....

Congratulations to YAC student Dal Sanghera who has today completed his first solo flight.

Instrument Rating (Restricted) skills test pass today for YAC student James Thompson, having completed the course in a mere 4 days. Not bad going!

What a perfect end to the week with a PPL skills test pass for YAC student Charlie Groves. Well done Charlie!

Wow! 2 first solos in the space of a day at YAC. This afternoon it was the turn of University of Sheffield student Dan Beard to gain his wings. Not bad going for a Monday!

First solo today for YAC student Lewis Wise. Well done Lewis!

Congratulations to YAC student Owen Dungworth who today passed his PPL Skills Test despite only being 16 years old. We're sure that this achievement is just the beginning of a long journey of success in aviation for Owen.