What does a mortgage specialist and a student pilot with solo flight time in his logbook have in common? We don’t know either, but Max Collins soloed today and that’s all that really matters! He blasted off (as much as a C172 can blast off) into an empty left hand Stead traffic pattern for runway 08, making all the right calls and all the best landings. Max consistently shows dedication to his flight training by arriving at least 30 minutes early to each lesson, fully prepared and ready to learn! This mortgage guy would like to explore a change in scenery while trading his desk for the inside of a cockpit. His goal is to become a Commercial pilot and we are certain he will achieve his dreams! Congratulations to Max and his CFI Cody Lucero!
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Noreen Leary, office admin extraordinaire, was recognized last night at the Westmoreland Chapter Association of the United States Army dinner. If you didn’t know, beautiful Noreen spent over 20 years as the CEO of the Veterans Guest House. Her efforts created an incredible home away from home for our Veterans when they were/are in town receiving medical care. From just a few beds to 33, Noreen poured her heart and soul into the Veterans Guest House and the needs of our service members. This recognition is greatly deserved as well as a million more thanks for all of her hard work. Now retired from the Guest House, we are lucky to have Noreen as part of the GBA team every Thursday. Next time you see her say hi and congratulations! Or bring her a bottle of single malt scotch😉
Hair comes trouble…Pilot of the month, solo, and now private pilot! Greg Anthenien, our favorite long, luscious locks aviator earned his private pilot certificate today in N37JA! This mane man flew with confidence performing all the maneuvers with ease. He has been pre-hairing for this day and it showed. Brushed his nerves away and gave it a curl and look what happened…he walked away with a certificate in hand. Greg has one of the most positive attitudes out there and he main-tained it throughout his training. A few little knots and snags along the way, but today that is behind him and he can move forward flying in hair-money. We mustache what Greg will do next. Well, word is he is going to celebrate then gel right into his instrument training as he continues to pursue a career in aviation. Greg is definitely a cut above the rest. Huge congratulations to Greg and his CFIs Chazz Sandoval and Richard Brong!
On this day, and everyday, we honor all current and former members of the US Armed Services. Our country’s greatness is built on the foundation of your courage and sacrifice. Thank you and Happy Veterans Day!
From Cessnas to Cirruses, Pipers to Pilatuses, Multis to Mullets, this newly minted commercial pilot has it all! Today Mason Koonce aced his checkride in N328ME making this the third rating this talented pilot has earned from Great Basin Aviation. When Mason isn’t flying with his family in the bigger toys, you can find him on the golf course or on one of Nevada’s great off-road opportunities. Or, maybe sick in bed because he insists on wearing shorts when it is 30 degrees out. But, what an incredible pilot!! Congratulations to you, Mason, and to your instructor, Kurtis Hornung! Hard work definitely pays off.
Please note that the Runway Designations at RNO have changed. This morning at 2am the RNO RWYs are 17R-35L; 17L-35R; and 8-26. Just a few more weeks of runway closures and then everything should be back open on the 23rd. Might be a fun day to listen to live ATC 😁
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