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Pilot Accomplishments

Flight AccomplishmentsLanier Flight Center is a Cessna Pilot Center that specializes in all types of flight training. There’s no words to describe how exciting a first solo really is. And earning a pilot certificate is a reward that continues throughout your entire life! If you’re ready to learn to fly, check out Lanier Flight Centers Atlanta Flight Training program or schedule a Discovery Flight today.

Congratulate the following Lanier Flight Center pilots for their accomplishments next time you see them!

Jeff Coombs – Instrument Pilot Jeff Coombs – Instrument Pilot

Jeff Coombs completed his Instrument Pilot checkride on Sunday, August 22, 2010.  We all celebrate and congratulate Jeff on his successful accomplishment and the dedicated instruction from his professional certified flight instructor, a proud Biff Willingham.  Outstanding, Jeff! If you would like to learn more about getting your instrument rating... [Read more]

Steve Moore – Private Pilot Steve Moore – Private Pilot

Congratulations to Steve Moore for obtaining his Private Pilot certificate on Saturday, August 7, 2010.  Steve rapidly completed his flight training working with professional flight instructor, Bob Williams.  He also purchased his own Cessna Aircraft thru Lanier Flight Center aircraft sales and is now fully exercising his private pilot privileges... [Read more]

Mike Jones – First Solo Mike Jones – First Solo

Mike Jones soloed on August 12, 2010 in a Cessna Skyhawk G1000, N6026P. On hand for the shirt ceremony and doing the honors was professional Certified Flight Instructor, Kelly Chandler. Congratulations to Mike from the Lanier Flight Center Staff for a fine performance in accomplishing his First Solo! Way to Go Mike!!! If you would like to learn more... [Read more]

Robert Atkinson – First Solo Robert Atkinson – First Solo

Robert Atkinson grabbed the skies as pilot in command to successfully complete his first solo on August 11, 2010 in a Cessna Skyhawk 172S, N2132W. This was an outstanding accomplishment and produced a really proud moment for professional Certified Flight Instructor, Kelly Chandler as well.  Congratulations Robert from all of us at Lanier Flight Center.... [Read more]

Jefferson Knox – First Solo Jefferson Knox – First Solo

Jefferson Knox grabbed the skies as pilot in command to successfully complete his first solo on August 4, 2010 in a Cessna Skyhawk 172S, G1000, N61942. This was an outstanding accomplishment and produced a really proud moment for professional Certified Flight Instructor, Kelly Chandler as well.  Congratulations Jefferson from all of us at Lanier Flight... [Read more]

Jim Edwards – First Solo Jim Edwards – First Solo

Jim Edwards soloed on August 6, 2010 in a Cessna Skyhawk G1000, N61942.  On hand for the shirt ceremony and doing the honors was professional Certified Flight Instructor, Kelly Chandler.  Congratulations to Jim from the Lanier Flight Center Staff for a fine performance in accomplishing his First Solo! If you would like to learn more about Atlanta... [Read more]

Michael Marien – First Solo Michael Marien – First Solo

Michael Marien took to the skies as pilot in command to successfully complete his first solo on August 7, 2010 in a Cessna Skyhawk G1000, N6026P.   This is an outstanding accomplishment and a proud moment for his instructor, Kelly Chandler.  Congratulations Michael from the staff of Lanier Flight Center, a moment to remember forever! If you would... [Read more]

Doug Olson – Private Pilot Certificate Doug Olson – Private Pilot Certificate

Dr. Doug Olson hit the nail on the head, June 21st with examiner Bob Howell.  Doug filled the day’s prescription perfectly earning his Private Pilot certificate.  Way to go! Doug started flying with us in February and really progressed thru the Cessna Private Training process quickly.  His professional Certified Flight Instructor, Derek Metro... [Read more]

Kevin Blasé – First Solo Kevin Blasé – First Solo

Kevin Blasé took to the skies as pilot in command to successfully complete his first Solo on Friday, June 4, 2010.  This is an outstanding accomplishment and a proud moment for his instructor, Bill Shuford. Congratulations Kevin from the staff of Lanier Flight Center. If you would like to learn more about out Atlanta Flight School and how you can... [Read more]

Mark Sulimirski – Instrument Pilot Mark Sulimirski – Instrument Pilot

Captain Mark Sulimirski wowed the aviation community on 6/11/10 by getting a well-deserved instrument rating add-on to his private pilot certificate. Instructor Derek Metro could not be more proud.  Mark switched from the Nav II to the G1000 Nav II avionics and loved getting his instrument rating in that aircraft. Mark is a great pilot.  Way to... [Read more]

Steve Moore – First Solo Steve Moore – First Solo

Steve Moore Soloed on May 20, 2010.  On hand for the shirt ceremony and doing the honors was professional flight instructor Bob Williams. Congratulations to Steve from the Lanier Flight Center staff for a fine performance in accomplishing a First Solo. We know that this is just one of many more successful accomplishments to come!  Read More →

Commercial/ Multi-Engine Rating – Michael Stauter Commercial/ Multi-Engine Rating – Michael Stauter

On Friday, April 9, 2010  Michael Stauter successfully passed his commercial/multi-engine check ride with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner Bob Howell. Earlier this year Michael completed his Commercial Pilot check ride and this multi-engine is an add-on to his Commercial rating.  He is shown here with professional certified multi-engine flight instructor... [Read more]

First Solo – Colin Pace First Solo – Colin Pace

Colin Pace recently completed his First Solo under the watchful eye of professional certified flight instructor David Gazda. We are especially proud of Colin as he has already advanced past the first solo stage of his flight training while being a full-time student at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville.  Way to go Colin! The Private Pilot... [Read more]

Private Pilot Checkride – Andy Bradley Private Pilot Checkride – Andy Bradley

Andy recently passed his Private Pilot checkride with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner Bob Howell. Andy deserves special recognition because he dedicated time and perseverance by flying 2-3 lessons weekly with the result of being ready for the Private Pilot check ride in record time. Congratulations to Andy for has accomplishment from all of us at Lanier... [Read more]

Private Pilot Certificate – Joe Garofalo Private Pilot Certificate – Joe Garofalo

Joe Garofalo successfully completed his Cessna Pilot Center course of instruction and obtained his Private Pilot certificate on Thursday, May 13, 2010.  Joe took his private pilot checkride with FAA designated pilot examiner Bob Howell and aced it. Joe is shown here being congratulated by professional certified flight instructor Chuck Padgett.  Joe,... [Read more]

First Solo Flight – Ralph Petty First Solo Flight – Ralph Petty

It was a cool, clear evening the night of Thursday, May 20th 2010 at Lanier Flight Center in Gainesville, GA.  And so all eyes were on the sky watching our trusty G1000 Skyhawk N61942 with cool and pumped Ralph Petty at the controls.  Ralph successfully completed three circuits of the airport to full stop landings!  A first solo is a very significant... [Read more]

Instrument Flight Instructor – John Stauter Instrument Flight Instructor – John Stauter

A phenomenal achievement in the history of Lanier Flight Center flight training was accomplished last week by John Stauter.  After months of hard work and long hours under certified professional flight instructor Derek Metro, John successfully completed his Certified Flight Instructor Instrument checkride with the FAA.  John is a retired Delta Airlines... [Read more]

First Solo Flight – Anita Shuffer First Solo Flight – Anita Shuffer

Lanier Flight Center would like to give a special congratulations to Anita Shuffer for successfully completing her first solo on Saturday, April 3 2010. Shown here celebrating the long remembered event in the life of a pilot is Anita with her professional certified flight instructor, Biff Willingham.  Anita diligently completed her lessons leading... [Read more]

Commercial Pilot Certificate – Elizabeth Kooymans Commercial Pilot Certificate – Elizabeth Kooymans

The entire aviation community stood to their feet in awe of Elizabeth Kooymans as she made her final landing with examiner Bob Howell on March 15, 2010 in our Cessna 182RG (N9947C). She is now the proud owner of a brand-new commercial pilot certificate! Way to go Liz! Her instructor, Derek Metro, enjoyed working with Liz and is very proud of her accomplishments.... [Read more]

First Solo – Doug Olson First Solo – Doug Olson

Defying gravity and atmospheric conditions, Doug Olson found the perfect window of opportunity and soloed a G1000 glass cockpit equipped Cessna Skyhawk on March 14, 2010. Doug demonstrated to the aviation community how landings are done with several in the great category with no one but himself in the cockpit.  Instructor Derek Metro was extremely... [Read more]