LOWEST FUEL PRICE IN THE PALM SPRINGS/ COACHELLA VALLEY
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"
Rafael Sierra, CFI, CFII, Recommending Instructor
KEVIN WHITE Student Pilot April 2011
Kevin White is our youngest Private Pilot (ASEL) student at 16 and getting ready to go on his first solo flight. He is smart and attentive and has what it takes to be a pilot. Kevin is also a fortunate young man as his parents are very supportive and enthusiastic.
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.
Rafael Sierra, CFI, CFII, Recommending Instructor
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.
