Pilot and Student Accomplishments
Here at Leighnor Aircraft LLC, we take special pride in our pilot's and student's accomplishments. Our tagline is "Accomplish More - Fly with Leighnor!" and our students and pilots do accomplish more. This page is our celebration of our pilot's and student's successes.
Our Most Recent Accomplishments
Our second celebration today is a new Instrument Rating. Andre Lauar Arellano completed his check ride this afternoon flying N239K with special examiner Mark Rebholz. David Ayala-Lindeman was his instructor.
Congratulations Andre on a terrific achievement! We’re very happy for you!
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Today we have not one, but two celebrations! Our first celebration today is Barbara Moss. She completed her Private Pilot check ride this afternoon flying N85FF with Special Examiner Mark Rebholz. David Ayala-Lindeman was Barbara’s flight instructor.
Congratulations Barbara, we’re so proud of your achievement!
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Congratulations to you both !
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On May 23rd, Kyle Thomas successfully completed his Private Pilot check ride flying N249K. Russ Ebaugh was Kyle's instructor.
Congratulations Kyle on your success!
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Congratulations!
We have a first solo to celebrate today! Jerome Busquin, flying N35581, accomplished his first solo flight as a pilot. Jerome is working with flight instructor Ed Kalabus.
Congratulations Jerome on your first big step as an aviator!
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We have a new CFI to celebrate! One of our own employees, Kian Yazdani, completed his CFI check ride with DPE John McLaughlin on May 12th. Kian was flying our new 172, N85FF. Ed Kalabus is Kian’s instructor.
Congratulations Kian, we’re all very happy for your success!
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His passion for teaching is infectious and his knowledge of the learning process is deep. Kian was well-mentored by Ed Kalabus.
Atta Boy Kian Yazdani!
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Kian way to go
We have a new CFI today! Cole Cameron completed his CFI check ride with DPE John McLaughlin flying N35628. Cole’s instructor is Ed Kalabus.
Congratulations Cole on a fantastic accomplishment!
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Fine young man. Good to see a strong finish!
We have a first solo flight to celebrate today! Erik Skibsrud soloed flying N35628. Erik’s instructor is Russ Ebaugh.
Congratulations Erik!
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Congratulations 💕💕 One more your anniversary day!
On May 5th, Brian Norris took that first big step in the life of a pilot - his first solo flight! Brian’s flight took place at Cottonwood Airport in N35581. Davis Riffe is Brian’s instructor.
Congratulations Brian!
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We have a new Commercial Pilot to celebrate today! On April 20th, Leighnor Aircraft’s very own Rachel Supergan, flying N35628 aka “Lucy”, successfully completed her Commercial Pilot check ride with examiner Mark Rebholz. Rachel’s instructor is Ed Kalabus.
Congratulations Rachel!
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Whoot!
We have a new Commercial Pilot to celebrate! On April 11th, Joe Caron, flying N85FF, successfully completed his Commercial Pilot check ride. His instructor was Przemi.
Congratulations Joe!
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We have a new instrument rated pilot to celebrate today! Ryan Blumenthal, flying N85FF, passed his instrument check ride earlier today. Ryan’s instructor is JJ Johnson.
Congratulations Ryan!
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Dude earned it. Tough conditions this afternoon but he handled it like a champ.
Congratulations!
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We have a belated 1st Solo to celebrate! Lance Rafael, flying N35581, completed his first solo flight on April 11th. His flight instructor is Russ Ebaugh.
Congratulations Lance!
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keep up to the journey and spread your wings!!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate today! Chris Easter, flying N402ER, successfully completed his Private Pilot check ride today with Special Examiner Mark Rebholz. Chris’s flight instructor is Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon.
Congratulations Chris!!
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Congratulations !
And another first solo today, April 7th! Mike Phillips successfully completed his first solo in N226AM at our Cottonwood location. Josh Gressly is Mike’s flight instructor.
Congratulations Mike on your first big step on your way to your pilot’s certificate!
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We have a first solo flight to celebrate! On April 6th, Christopher Barrett completed his first solo in N35628. Christopher’s flight instructor is Hunter Vandertoll.
Congratulations Christopher on your first big accomplishment as a student pilot!
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Good job Hunter and Christopher!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On March 28th, Rae Keidel, flying N239K, successfully completed her Private Pilot check ride with SE Mark Rebholz. Rae is pictured here with N239K and her instructor Davis Riffe.
Congratulations Rae!
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get the wings.. Bravo!!🛬
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We’d like to congratulate Scotty Jackson on his first solo flight, which occurred Monday March 27th. Scotty was flying N239K and his flight instructor is Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon. Congratulations Scotty!
From flight instructor Rain: He was waiting at the hold short line when the tower told him the pattern was full. So he’d come back to the south ramp and shut down, thinking he wouldn’t fly. But then, the tower had called the front desk asking if he was still around; a spot had opened up, and they saved it for Scotty so he could do his first solo!
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Bravo Scotty, great Team congratulation 🛬
“Negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full”. 😎. Congrats Scotty!!!
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We have a first solo flight today! Brian Bombardieri completed his first solo flight as a student pilot flying N35628! Hunter Vandertoll is Brian’s flight instructor.
Congratulations Brian!!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate today! Sydney Webb completed her Private Pilot check ride this morning with DPE Josh Donaldson. Her recommending instructor was Hunter Vandertoll.
Congratulations Sydney on becoming our newest Private Pilot!
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Excellent! Got it in before everybody’s grounded for a week with weather.
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We have a brand new Commercial Pilot today! Brandon Cheung, flying N249K, completed his Commercial Pilot check ride this morning with DPE Ryan Albrecht. Brandon’s recommending instructor was Russ Ebaugh.
Congratulations Brandon! We’re all very proud of your accomplishment!
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Congratulations.
We have a new instrument rating to celebrate today! Joe Caron, flying N239K, successfully passed his instrument check ride with DPE Josh Donaldson. On a rather windy day too! Congratulations Joe, we’re all proud of you!
For those stuck “waiting”, Joe started his training with flight instructor Przemi on October 13th, 2022. Today, an instrument rating!
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On Friday January 20th, we had a couple of special guys get some ratings with DPE John McLaughlin over in Cottonwood. Both pilots were flying N821ST and their recommending instructor was Prezmi.
CT has more than 9000 hours in “fast jets” including plenty of missions worldwide in the RAF F4 Phantom and Hawk. Today he add FAA commercial single engine! He had his “kit” together.
Dr. Will Hallier is a retired F16 combat pilot and met CT when on loan as an IP to the RAF and they flew Hawks together doing medical research for the new JSF flight helmets in the sustained 9G environment. Will converted his MIL time to a CFI AMEL last year and today added CFI ASEL. During his time in the sandbox, when Doc Will wasn’t in the Viper, he spent time putting our guys back together as an expert orthopedic surgeon.
Congratulations to Dr. Will and CT!
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Congratulations to the both of you ‼️
brave mens🛩
Congratulations Will!
On Friday the 13th of January, Rachel Superman completed her instrument check ride flying N821ST. Her instructor was Ed Kalabus and examiner was Mark Rebholz.
Congratulations Rachel! We’re all very proud of you! (I think she’s happy…)
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That’s an expression of joy that is usually only seen in kids!! Awesome!!!
Her name matches the pose and achievement!
Congratulations! Stay current!
Today, we have a new instrument rated pilot! Barry Campbell completed his instrument check ride this afternoon flying N821ST. His DPE was John McLaughlin and Barry was working with flight instructor JJ Johnson.
Congratulations Barry!
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Let's not forget Arinola 'Rain' Ojehomon. She was also responsible for Barry achieving his IFR goal.
Did you see us wave when you flew over our house today? Oh that's right you were watching the instruments...
Congratulations!
We have a new Private Pilot! On January 6th, Bill Pitz completed his Private Pilot check ride flying N239K. Mark Rebholz was his examiner and Bill worked with instructors Max Denney and Przemi Biniszkiewicz.
Congratulations Bill!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate today! Issac Thompson, flying N60594, completed his Private Pilot check ride with DPE Josh Donaldson. Issac’s instructor was Niko Koehler.
Congratulations Issac on your new Private Pilot certificate!
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Big thanks to Niko and everyone at Leighnor! Isaac is thrilled!
Congratulations Issac Thompson, have always a wise take off and a safe landing,🛩
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate today! Jacob Barnas, flying N402ER, completed his check ride today with DPE Josh Donaldson. David Ayala-Lindeman is Jacob’s instructor.
Congratulations Jacob on this accomplishment!!
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congratulations!! Jacob, have always a wise take off and safe landing🛩
We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On Monday December 12th, Tristan Chaney completed his Private Pilot check ride flying N402ER with Josh Donaldson as his DPE. Russ Ebaugh is Tristan’s flight instructor.
Congratulations Tristan on your new Private Pilot certificate!! We’re all very excited for you!
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Congratulations ‼️👏👏 Enjoy with safety flight‼️
Congrats Tristan!!
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Congratulations, fun times ahead... Circa 1966 – Seventeen years old. 1956 Piper Tri-Pacer
We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate today! This morning, Ruby Tessman successfully completed her Private Pilot check ride with DPE Josh Donaldson in N249K. Ruby is pictured with flight instructor Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon and both are wearing big grins!
Congratulations Ruby!
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Congratulations, keep the shiny side up!
Awesome, love more female pilots!
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Congratulations to you both!
Congratulations are due to Matthew O’Connell for completing his first solo flight on November 16th in N249K. Matthew is working with flight instructor Russ Ebaugh. Way to go Matthew!
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That's awesome! Congratulations!
Well come to airman’s world‼️ Another one more step please!
Atta boy Russ!
We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On November 7th, Blair Niemela, flying N821ST, successfully completed his Private Pilot check ride. Blair’s instructor is Luke Miller.
Congratulations Blair on your new Private Pilot certificate!! We’re all very proud of you!
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We have a new flight instructor to celebrate! On November 1st, Steven Shi, flying N239K, completed his flight instructor’s check ride. His flight instructor is Roger Chen.
Congratulations Steven on this tremendous accomplishment!
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Congratulations!
We have a first solo flight to celebrate! On October 28th, Oliver Miles, flying N402ER, completed his first solo flight. Oliver’s flight instructor is John “JJ” Johnson.
Congratulations Oliver! He is pictured here with Jordan Owens who also had his first solo the same day.
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Exciting day!
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We have a first solo flight to celebrate! On October 28th, Jordan Owens had his first solo flight flying N60594. His flight instructor is Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon.
Congratulations Jordan on your first solo!
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Nice work….
We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On October 29th, Justin Manley completed his Private Pilot check ride flying N249K. His instructor was Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon.
Congratulations to Justin on his new Private Pilot certificate!
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Rain has become a solid CFI!
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Congratulations to both !
On Friday October 14th, Sydney Webb completed her first solo flight flying N249K. Sydney was working with flight instructor Hunter Vandertol.
Congratulations Sydney on your first solo flight!!
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Nice Job!
On Saturday morning October 1st, Ruby Tessman celebrated her first solo flight in N249K. This is the first big step in every pilot’s flying career! Ruby is a student of flight instructor Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon. Congratulations Ruby!
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Good job Everyone
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We have a new CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) to celebrate! This morning, David Ayala-Lindeman passed his instructor’s check ride flying N402ER. His DPE was Marilyn Terry and David was working with flight instructor Brad Hayman. Congratulations David, we are all very proud of you and your accomplishment!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On September 3rd, Mary Ajodah passed her FAA check ride flying N60594. Her DPE was Josh Donaldson and Mary was working with flight instructor Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon. Congratulations Mary, we are all very proud of you and your accomplishment!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate today! Lucas Reed, flying Skycatcher N60594 successfully completed his check ride with DPE Josh Donaldson. Lucas was working with flight instructor Hunter Vandertol.
Congratulations Lucas!
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We’d like to congratulate our newest flight instructor Russ Ebaugh! On September 9th, flying N239K, Russ passed his CFI check ride with DPE David Vangnuess. Russ was working with CFI Ed Kalabus.
Russ is also Leighnor Aircraft’s newest CFI! Congratulations Russ!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On August 21st, Orion Beardsley passed his FAA check ride flying N402ER. His DPE was Ryan Albrecht and he was working with flight instructor Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon. Congratulations Orion, we are all very proud of you and your accomplishment!
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We have a new Private Pilot today! Gregory Grant passed his check ride this morning with SE Mark Rebholz flying N6282D. Gregory was working with flight instructor Przemi. Congratulations Gregory!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! Michelle Thibault completed her Private Pilot check ride flying N249K on Friday July 15th. Michelle was working with flight instructor Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon and her DPE was Josh Donaldson. Congratulations Michelle!
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And great job Rain.
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We have a new instrument rated pilot! Mike Ulissey completed his instrument check ride with DPE Josh Donaldson on 7/9/22. Michael was working with flight instructors Ed Kalabus and Maxwell Denney to get ready for his check ride. Congratulations Michael!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! Zachary Mello completed his check ride on 6/22/22 flying N92428 with Ryan Albrecht as his DPE. Zachary was a student of flight instructor Ed Kalabus. Congratulations Zachary!
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We have a first solo to celebrate today! Jim Partridge soloed in N35628. Jim is a student of flight instructor JJ Johnson. Congratulations Jim!
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We also had a new Instrument Instructor pass her check ride yesterday. Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon passed her check ride flying out brand new 172, N239K. Congratulations Rain!!
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Congratulations Rain ! Use it often so you don’t lose it!
We have a new instrument rating to celebrate today! Zach Huff completed his instrument rating flying N402ER this morning. Zach was working with flight instructor Przemi for his instrument rating. Congratulations Zach!!
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Congratulations 👏👏👏 And thank you for a chance to fly with you !
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We have a brand-new Private Pilot to celebrate today! Patrick Baize completed his check ride this morning flying N6282D. Patrick was working with flight instructor Brad Hayman. Congratulations Patrick!
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We have a first solo to celebrate today! Aleana Cricks, who is EAA Chapter 952’s Ray Scholarship winner, took her first solo flight in N3436R. Pictured left to right are Tina Behr-Andres, EAA Chapter 952 President, Aleana Cricks, flight instructor Josh Gressly, and Larry Batin, EAA Chapter 952’s Young Eagles Coordinator.
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Congratulations! Welcome to the wonderful, crazy world of aviation.