CFI Mark Jaeger advises that his student Joel Parent has completed his first solo on Saturday, December 02, 2023 at the Buffalo (KCFE) airport in N734HZ.
Congratulations Joel.
Student Pilot first solo
New Private Pilot at Gopher Flying Club
CFI Greg Erickson advises that Adam Lecy successfully completed his Private Pilot Check ride on Friday, 12/1/23 with DPE George Felix. Adam was able to get this done in just nine months from joining.
Congratulations and well done Adam.
Gophers Newest Private Pilot
Gopher Flying Clubs Newest Private Pilot.
Stephen Menya with CFI Mark Jaeger after passing his Private checkride!
New Private Pilot @ Gopher Flying Club
Please join me in congratulating Gopher Flying Club member Bill Inhofer on the successful completion of his Private Pilot Checkride on September 7, 2022 under the watchful eye of DPE George Felix.
Great job Bill.
Plane Wash-Spring 2022
Thank you to all the members who attended this year’s spring aircraft cleaning and club meeting! These aircraft are all cleaned up and looking great for another beautiful summer of flights and adventures!
Congrats Brian Murphy – New Private Pilot
Congratulations to Brian Murphy who passed his Private checkride today! He did a great job on both the oral and flying. Now it’s time to enjoy that hard eared rating!!
Gopher Flying Club has a new CFI
CFI George Felix has advised that club member Tom Baker who have been a member at Gopher since his student pilot certificate has earned his CFI on his first attempt. Join me in Congratulating Tom on an excellent performance. Brian Addis FAA Designated Pilot Examiner was Tom’s evaluator.
Plane Wash-Fall 2021
Gopher Flying club held our plane wash on 10/02/2021 and enjoyed some great cooking thanks to George. A big thank you to the members for giving these birds their last bath of 2021!
Gopher Flying Club has a new Private Pilot
Please join me in congratulating member Ed Morales who successfully completed his Private Pilot practical test today under the watchful eye of DPE George Felix.
Well done sir!!
Ed receiving his temporary Private Pilot certificate from DPE George Felix.
Plane Wash-Spring 2021
Gopher Flying Club Members (and Rupert)
Gopher Flying club held a plane wash and general membership meeting on 06/26/2021. The Wash Crew is pictured above. Great job guys keeping these flying machines looking good. Probably going to see a couple of extra knots airspeed!!!