World's Newest Private Pilot

[Andy Alson]

So it seems that it's been quite a while for a post like this in AVSIG, but I'm proud to report that my son, David, became the world's newest private pilot this morning. He finally got to take the flight portion of his test after two delays for weather, and two delays for mechanical issues with the DA-20s at the flight school he used for his rating.

He joins his brother, Jay, who's working on his commercial rating (with Scott Dyer as his CFI), me (some commercial and CFI ratings), and his grandfather (WWII PBY pilot) as the aviators in the family.

Andy

[Ralph Jones]

Good show, David!

[Tom Charlton]

son, David, became the world's newest private pilot this morning.

Hi Andy,

Congratulations to your son! It’s a really big deal.
The study and dedication required to acquire a Private Pilot Certificate is orders of magnitude more involved than getting a driver’s license. Few non-pilots have a clue. A DL is their only point of reference.

I’ve encouraged others to get a PP cert even if they go no further with it. It opens one’s eyes to a whole new world and can perhaps change a person’s thought process about everything.

Regards,
Tom Charlton (whos thought process can be thought of as diminishing<grin>)

[Ralph Jones]

The study and dedication required to acquire a Private Pilot Certificate is orders of magnitude more involved than getting a driver’s license.

I'm told that in Europe it's only a little more...;-)

[Scott Dyer HPN/NY]

So it seems that it's been quite a while for a post like this in AVSIG, but I'm proud to report that my son, David, became the world's newest private pilot this morning. He finally got to take the flight portion of his test after two delays for weather, and two delays for mechanical issues with the DA-20s at the flight school he used for his rating.

He joins his brother, Jay, who's working on his commercial rating (with Scott Dyer as his CFI), me (some commercial and CFI ratings), and his grandfather (WWII PBY pilot) as the aviators in the family.

Andy

Congratulations to David!!!!! And to you, too, for raisin' a couple of fine young aviators.

Details on the checkride, pls....was it Vic?

[Dave Siciliano]

Great news Andy! Hope he gets off to a great start. With your coaching, I'm sure he has a solid foundation.

[Terry Carraway]

Wonderful news.

[John O'Shaughnessy [FCM]]

Congratulations to you both!

[John Tucci]

Congratulations David and you Andy the proud Dad.

[Tina Gonsalves]

How wonderful! Congratulations!!

[Andy Alson]

Thanks, everyone! I'll pass the comments along to David. Maybe that will encourage him to write a report of his checkride to post here (although, probably not).

Andy

[Jay Alson]

Congrats again to David!

[Scott Dyer HPN/NY]

Congrats again to David!

Welcome aboard, Jay!

[Andy Alson]

Congrats again to David!

Hi Jay! Welcome back to the new AVSIG. Just remember you'll have to post a full report on your commercial ride when you complete it!

dad

[Jay Alson]

Deal! Thanks guys!