2016 Soaring Season in Review

2016 Solo Flight Accomplishments

Dan Pothala joined us in early June with a Single Engine Land rating, and very quickly adapted to flight without an engine. His first solo glider flight in our Blanik L23 was on June 18, 2016. His nearly 40 minute flight earned him his SSA “A” badge. The very next day his 0.9 hr solo was commemorated by a “B” badge. He is shown while still in the cockpit being congratulated by Al Bennett, CFIG.
Dan Pothala joined us in early June with a Single Engine Land rating, and very quickly adapted to flight without an engine. His first solo glider flight in our Blanik L23 was on June 18, 2016. His nearly 40 minute flight earned him his SSA “A” badge. The very next day his 0.9 hr solo was commemorated by a “B” badge. He is shown while still in the cockpit being congratulated by Al Bennett, CFIG.
Luke Landau joined PSA, along with his dad, Tom, in April. Luke holds an ATP rating and arrived with experience in many types of aircraft. He is rapidly progressing toward adding a glider rating – and endorsements to join our tow pilot corps. – to his aeronautical achievements. His first glider solo was on June 19, 2016. He is shown being congratulated by Al Bennett CFIG in the photo.
Luke Landau joined PSA, along with his dad, Tom, in April. Luke holds an ATP rating and arrived with experience in many types of aircraft. He is rapidly progressing toward adding a glider rating – and endorsements to join our tow pilot corps. – to his aeronautical achievements. His first glider solo was on June 19, 2016. He is shown being congratulated by Al Bennett CFIG in the photo.
Pittsburgh, PA, July 2, 2016: On this fine day, another of our new 2016 members has soloed the PSA Super Blanik L23. Maurio Mastroberardino joined us in late April with extensive power experience – including SEL high performance, complex and tailwheel endorsements. His only challenge was the FAA requirement for a current flight review. Maurio is a welcome addition to our Roster. He is eagerly working toward soloing our single place ships – and joining our tow team. Maurio is shown receiving his “A” badge and congratulations from Al Bennett CFIG.
Pittsburgh, PA, July 2, 2016: On this fine day, another of our new 2016 members has soloed the PSA Super Blanik L23. Maurio Mastroberardino joined us in late April with extensive power experience – including SEL high performance, complex and tailwheel endorsements. His only challenge was the FAA requirement for a current flight review. Maurio is a welcome addition to our Roster. He is eagerly working toward soloing our single place ships – and joining our tow team. Maurio is shown receiving his “A” badge and congratulations from Al Bennett CFIG.
Pittsburgh, PA, October 15, 2016: As our soaring season draws to a close, we celebrate the solo flight of another new member, Bill Heilmann. “Capt. Bill” joined us in late April with extensive flying experience – he’s flown most everything from cubs to the “big iron” that he flies on international routes for a major airline. Bill is a welcome addition to our Roster. He is shown being congratulated by Al Bennett CFIG following an excellent (of course!) flight in our L23 Super Blanik.
Pittsburgh, PA, October 15, 2016: As our soaring season draws to a close, we celebrate the solo flight of another new member, Bill Heilmann. “Capt. Bill” joined us in late April with extensive flying experience – he’s flown most everything from cubs to the “big iron” that he flies on international routes for a major airline. Bill is a welcome addition to our Roster. He is shown being congratulated by Al Bennett CFIG following an excellent (of course!) flight in our L23 Super Blanik.

Greene County Airport Soar-In

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