AFFORDABLE AVIONICS, INC.

Two locations:

Thermal & Chino CA

For all your avionics needs!

 (909)606-9876

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MILLIE WOJENKA

 Millie became a certified Private pilot ASEL back in 1986 while flying out of Gnoss  field in Novato, CA.  She is also an Air Traffic Controller at the Palm Springs International airport control tower with more than 21 years of ATC experience.  Her goal now is to get her Instrument rating and she owns a fully restored C172.  Her husband is a flight instructor. Millie is the best.

RON COLLINS and JIM RIEDINGER 2007

Ron Collins and Jim Riedinger celebrating their Private Pilot and Instrument Rating certification in 2007. 

Rafael Sierra, CFI, CFII Recommending (OLD DOG) Instructor 

  CONGRATULATIONS

 WALTER HOFFMANN

PRIVATE PILOT ASEL

AUG. 22, 2008

LAKE HAVASU, AZ

Walter Hoffmann has been certified as a Private pilot ASEL by DPE Joe La Placa on August 22, 2008 at Lake Havasu, AZ.

Walter started flying in 1966 however his busy work schedule would not permit him to finish his training although flying  has always been his passion. Walter is now training for his Intrument rating. He owns 2 aircraft including a Long Easy he completed in 2010.  Walter was all smiles after the  examination saying that the checkride experience had been a "piece of cake"

         KEVIN WHITE                    Student Pilot April 2011   

Rafael Sierra, CFI, CFII

CAPT. DAVID CHIN, USMC

March 10, 2010

Private Pilot (ASEL)

Capt. David Chin USMC, a three tour Iraq war veteran, has been certified as a Private Pilot ASEL on March 10, 2011.  He trained during his vacation for approximately 7 weeks and succesfully passed the knowledge exam and practical test with high scores.  His dedication  to aeronautical study and practice has set an accelerated training record within the PSPA.  Congratulation on an oustanding performance.

Semper Fi.

RAFAEL SIERRA, CFI, CFII Recommending Instructor 

Ed Mathews, DPE

  CONGRATULATIONS

 JACK BALDWIN

PRIVATE PILOT ASEL

INSTRUMENT RATED

JAN. 14, 2010

LAKE HAVASU, AZ

Jack Baldwin has been certified as an Instrument Rated Private pilot ASEL by DPE Joe La Placa on January 14, 2010 at Lake Havasu, AZ. 

WARD PEARSON upon completion of his Instrument Rating training

LAKE HAVASU, AZ

Ward Pearson from Battle Ground, WA and Rafael Sierra at Lake Havasu, AZ airport after an IFR cross country flight in the well equipped WAAS Skywagon.  Ward passed his Instrument checkride with ease. 

Rafael Sierra, CFI, CFII Recomending Instructor

CONGRATULATIONS

PRIVATE PILOT

BILL BRANSON

LAKE HAVASU, AZ

May 5, 2010

Bill Branson passed his Private Pilot checkride smoothly and did a great flying job.  Lake Havasu's weather was just perfect for the flight.  Joe La Placa, DPE, was quite satisfied with Bill's knowledge and skills.  Congratulations Bill. 

Rafael Sierra, CFI, CFII Recommending Instructor

Pvt. Pilot Andrew Ertl, USMC

Cpl. Andrew R. Ertl USMC, became a Private pilot ASEL on June 12, 2010.  He is a natural pilot having completed full training in less than 3 months. Now he will continue to his Instrument Rating. 

RAFAEL SIERRA, CFI, CFII Recommending Instructor

 DARYL MURPHY

Nov. 1, 2010

Daryl Murphy started flying in the 70s and is now piloting his mighty TAA C182RG N143LW in preparation for his Instrument rating.  This aircraft has been outfitted with the Aspen avionics and two Garmin WAAS receivers making it a unique Technically Advanced Aircraft.  Lisa, Daryl's wife is enoying the trek.

Rafael Sierra, CFI, CFII Recommending Instructor

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