Pilot Accomplishments
Lanier Flight Center is a Cessna Pilot Center that specializes in all types of flight training. Below our some of our pilot accomplishments.
Scott Strumlauf – First Solo Flight (2/2/12)
Scott took off in Cessna 172SP N2458M from Peachtree-Dekalb airport and did 3 laps around the traffic pattern as his instructor Joe Lanier watched from the ground. Scott had 3 nice landings and did a great job. Congratulations from all of us at LFC!!! Read More →
Tim Stewart – First Solo Flight (1/31/12)
Congratulations to Tim for earning his FIRST SOLO WINGS!! He flew Cessna Skyhawk N21527 and did great as his instructor Kelly Chandler watched from the ground. Good job Allen! Read More →
Alan Hicks – First Solo Flight (1/16/12)
Congratulations to Alan H. for earning his FIRST SOLO WINGS today! He took Cessna Skyhawk N21527 around the pattern and did 3 great landings on runway 11 at Gainesville. Good job Allen! Read More →
Kate Lasier – First Solo Flight (1/4/12)
A memorable day for Kate as she completed her FIRST SOLO FLIGHT! Kate took off in Cessna 162 Skycatcher N70252 at PDK a did a few laps around the traffic pattern as her instructor Joe Lanier watched from the ground. Nice work! Congratulations Kate!!! Read More →
James Weatherford – Private Pilot Certificate (12/30/11)
Congratulations from all of us at Lanier Flight Center to James for earning his Private Pilot Certificate!! His instructor Kelly Chandler and all of us at LFC congratulate James on his great accomplishment. Great job! Read More →
D. Higgins – First Solo (12/28/11)
D. Higgins took off in Cessna 172SP N2132W from Gainesville airport and did 3 laps around the traffic pattern as his instructor Chuck Padgett watched from the ground. D. had 3 nice landings and did a great job. Congratulations from all of us at LFC!!! Read More →
Bryce Panter – First Solo (12/1/11)
An exciting day for Bryce as he completed his FIRST SOLO FLIGHT! Bryce took off in Cessna 172SP N2132W from Gainesville airport and did 3 laps around the traffic pattern on Runway 11. He did a great job. Congratulations Bryce!!! Read More →
Andy Mason – Private Pilot Certificate (12/1/11)
Congratulations to Andy Mason for earning his Private Pilot Certificate! His instructor, David Gazda and all of us at Lanier Flight Center are proud of Andy’s accomplishment. Read More →
Jay Harrison – ATP Single Engine Add-on (12/1/11)
Jay successfully earned his ATP Single Engine Add-On flying Cessna Skyhawk N2458M. Congratulations! If you would like to learn more about getting your Airline Transport Pilot, contact Lanier Flight Center today. [Read more] Read More →
Tom McGurk – Private Pilot Certificate (11/22/11)
Congratulations to Tom McGurk on passing his Private Pilot checkride with Randy Haralson at KAND on Tuesday, November 22! Tom’s hard work and perseverance have earned his certificate in a short period of time and we join CFI Curtis Griswold in celebrating Tom’s continuing achievements as he has already begun his instrument training! [Read... [Read more]
Ann-Margaret – Private Pilot Certificate (11/21/2011)
Congratulations from all of us at Lanier Flight Center to Ann-Margaret for earning his Private Pilot Certificate!! Her instructor Kelly Chandler and all of us at Lanier Flight Center could not be more proud of Ann-Margaret’s accomplishment. Great job! [Read more] Read More →
Derek Hirsch – Private Pilot Certificate (11/17/11)
LFC congratulates Derek Hirsch for passing his Private Pilot checkride on November 17th Read More →
Jay Harrison – Airline Transport Pilot (11/11/11)
Jay successfully earned his ATP Certificate flying N727LF. Congratulations and job well done! If you would like to learn more about getting your Airline Transport Pilot, contact Lanier Flight Center today. [Read more] Read More →
Jim Flock – First Solo (11/12/11)
Jim Flock soloed in Skycatcher 6029Z at Winder on Saturday Nov 12. He initially used runway 31, but when a slight breeze came out of the southwest, he switched to runway 23. Great adjustment and execution, Jim. Read More →
David Gazda – Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (11/5/11)
Congratulations to David for earning his Mult-Engine rating in record time. Read More →
Eric Waters – First Solo (11/1/11)
An exciting day for Eric as he completed his FIRST SOLO FLIGHT! Eric took off in Cessna 162 Skycatcher N70252 on Runway 05 and did a lap around the traffic pattern as his instructor David Gazda watched from the ground. Nice work! Congratulations Eric!!! Read More →
Travis Rogers – First Solo (10/26/11)
Congratulations to Travis Rogers for earning his solo wings!! Even with a Citation nipping at his heels, he nailed 3 landings on runway 23 in Cessna 172 Skyhawk N21527! We are so proud of your accomplishment and we’re celebrating with you! Read More →
R K Whitehead – Instrument Rating (10/25/11)
Congratulations to R K Whitehead for obtaining his Instrument Rating!! His instructor, Chuck Padgett, and all of us at Lanier Flight Center are proud of his accomplishment. Nice work R K! Read More →
Corey Turner – Private Pilot Certificate (10/22/11)
Corey Turner passed his Private Pilot checkride Saturday, September 22 in Anderson, SC with examiner, Randy Haralson. Corey devotes much of his time to Cisco Systems. When not at work, he might be traveling to far-away places. For example, Corey was boarding a plane in Tokyo last summer, when the earthquake struck. Whether is is computers or airplanes,... [Read more]
Michael Higdon – Private Pilot Certificate (10/22/11)
Congratulations from all of us at Lanier Flight Center to Michael Higdon for earning his Private Pilot Certificate!! His instructor Kelly Chandler and all of us at LFC congratulate Michael on his great accomplishment. Great job Michael! [Read more] Read More →
