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
We are 2 for 2! We have another instrument rated flight instructor today! Sam Ellington, flying N827KS, passed his CFII check ride this morning with examiner Mark Rebholz. Sam is also an instructor at Leighnor Aircraft and would love to share his knowledge.
Congratulations Sam!
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Congratulations!
We have a new instrument rated flight instructor! Brandon Cheung successfully completed his CFII check ride today flying N239K. (N827KS is standing in as the stunt double…) His examiner was Mark Rebholz. Brandon is one of Leighnor Aircraft’s instructors and he is very willing to share his instrument knowledge!
Congratulations Brandon on a job well done!
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We have a new instrument rated pilot today! On 9/07/2023, Alicia Brown completed her Instrument Rating check ride with DPE Josh Donaldson while flying N239K. Her instructor is Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon. Congratulations Alicia, we’re all very proud of you!
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Congratulations!
We have a first solo flight to celebrate! On 9/6/2023, Michael Markus, flying N60594, completed his first solo flight as a pilot. Congratulations to Michael on his first accomplishment in the wonderful journey that’s aviation! Michael’s instructor is Hunter Vandertoll.
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We have a first solo flight to celebrate! Cameron Toye, flying N35581, completed his first solo flight on August 31st. Cameron’s instructor is Davis Riffe.
Congratulations Cameron on your first success in aviation!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On August 23, Mia Snyder completed her Private Pilot check ride with examiner Mark Rebholz flying N85FF. Her instructor is Harry Ishikawa. Congratulations to Mia for this achievement!
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We have a new Instrument rated pilot today! Justin Manley, flying N85FF, completed his Instrument check ride this morning with DPE Ryan Albrecht.
Congratulations Justin on your achievement!
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We have a first solo flight to celebrate! On 7/28, Ikaika Kunewa completed his first solo flight as a pilot flying N60594. His instructor is Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon.
Congratulations to Ikaika on completing this significant first step to becoming a pilot!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On 7/28, Isabella Reilly, flying N35627, completed her Private Pilot check ride with DPE Josh Donaldson. Her instructor is Matt Wolf.
Congratulations Isabella on your achievement!
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We have a new Instrument Rating to celebrate! On 7/25, Jared Torres, flying N239K, completed his Instrument Rating check ride with DPE Josh Donaldson. Jared’s instructor is Arinola “Rain” Ojehomon.
Congratulations Jared on a very tough accomplishment!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! On 7/25, Brian Norris completed his Private Pilot check ride with Mark Rebholz flying N35581. Brian’s instructor is Davis Riffe.
Congratulations Brian on your success!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate! Aleana Cricks, flying N4240T on 7/24, completed her Private Pilot check ride with DPE Josh Donaldson. Her instructor is Josh Gressly. Aleana was also an EAA Chapter 952 (Cottonwood) Ray Scholarship recipient which awarded $10,000 for flight training.
Congratulations Aleana on your achievement!
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We have a new flight instructor to celebrate! On July 23, Rachel Superman completed her CFI check ride with Mark Rebholz. Rachel was flying N4240T and her instructor is Ed Kalabus. Rachel was one of our front office team and will now be moving into a flight instructor role.
Congratulations Rachel, we’re so excited and proud of your hard work!
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We have a new Instrument Rating to celebrate! On July 12, Emily Bernhard completed her Instrument Rating check ride flying N827KS. Her instructor is David Ayala-Lindeman and DPE Josh Donaldson. Congratulations Emily on this wonderful achievement!
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We have a new Private Pilot to celebrate today! This morning, Jerred Clark completed his check ride flying N827KS with DPE Josh Donaldson. Jerred’s flight instructor is Russ Ebaugh.
Congratulations Jerred, we’re all excited for your success!
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We have a first solo flight to celebrate! On June 7th, Isabella Reilly completed her first solo flight as a pilot flying N35628. Hunter Vandertoll is her instructor.
Congratulations Isabella on your first solo flight!
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Congratulations 🎉!
Congratulations!
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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Congrats it’s just the start
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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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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Congratulations!
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!!
Congratulations!
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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Congratulations!
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!
Congratulations !
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!!🛬
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
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 ‼️
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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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Congratulations!
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!!
Congratulations!
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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!
Congratulations! 🙂
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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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Congratulations!
Awesome!
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
Congrats!!
Congratulations!
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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