Recent Milestones at CY Aviation

Mike Vogt

Mike Vogt

Date: December 18, 2009

Aircraft: 7AC Aeronca Champ

Achievement: Earned Sport Pilot License. He is shown here with Designated Pilot Examiner Lowell Weir, and Connie. Congratulations!


Don Shearer

Don Shearer

Date: July 18, 2009

Aircraft: 7AC Aeronca Champ

Achievement: Completed biennial flight review and annual inspection of his 1946 Champ. Don is back in the cockpit, after not having flown since April 2003. Previously, Don earned his license at CY Aviation. He lives near Luther.


Mike Vogt

Mike Vogt

Date: July 11, 2009

Aircraft: 7AC Aeronca Champ

Achievement: First solo flight. Mike is aiming for a Sport Pilot's license. When not flying, Mike is curator of the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge.


Allen Darrow

Allen Darrow

Date: July 11, 2009

Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Archer

Achievement: First solo flight. Allen owns a 2008 Champ, and is going for his private pilot's license. He lives near Guthrie Center.


Craig Freeman

Craig Freeman

Date: June 27, 2009

Aircraft: Piper Cherokee Archer

Achievement: Passed his checkride, after a mere 42 hours of flying time!! Craig started in the Champ and then switched to the Archer. He is the Director of Radiology at Boone County Hospital.