Early this morning two of our PPL students went on their initial solo flights! Students GJ Swart and Vosjan Grey worked hard towards this day and it finally paid off.
Despite the tremendous pressure from all the on-lookers, both had absolutely perfect touchdowns. We are very proud of you guys, keep up the good work and may you have lots of safe flying hours to come!
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We did some night flying with Korsten van Schalkwyk yesterday afternoon to add some night landings to his Night Rating, and got some breathtaking photos of the night sky.
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A night rating is an extra rating you could add to your licence. With this you are able to fly during the night, but still in visible meteorological conditions when you are the holder of a PPL. 

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Yesterday PPL students Gj Swart and Vosjan Grey had some circuit training with a sunset view!
Circuit training consists of continuous take-offs and landings to get the students ready for their solo flights. Gj and Vosjan are getting very close to their initial solo flights and we're looking forward to that!
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Yesterday Commercial student Shukrat Shamsiev and PPL student Dillon v.d Merwe flew to Wonderboom and back with instructor Marco Barnard in a Piper Cherokee 235.

Shukrat flew to Wonderboom with the 235 and Dillon flew back to Ermelo. This was both students' first time flying with this type of aircraft and all went well.
Both students are looking forward to adding the Piper to their list of type ratings.

The whole trip was a fantastic educational opportunity and gave the students chance to work on their Navigational skills as well as their Radio Communication skills.