PREFLIGHT» SUCCESS STORIES Time and commitment An indescribable feeling OBTAINING MY PRIVATE pilot certificate was a very challenging but rewarding experience that took a lot of time and commitment. Having my private pilot certificate at 17 makes me stand out among my peers; just being up in the air provides a feeling that is indescribable. This experience has shown me that flying is my true passion and is something that I want to pursue in the future. I would like to thank my instructor, who also put in a lot of time and effort into helping me obtain my certificate. NAME: Logan Skinner AGE: 17 EVENT: Checkride WHERE: Mount Pleasant Regional-Faison Field (LRO), Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Share your experience on Flight Training's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AOPAFlightTrainingMag). LOGAN SKINNER (right) with CFI Joe Bustos. A year to success Never too late to learn NAME: Moe LaLiberte AGE: 61 EVENT: Private Pilot Checkride WHERE: John Tune Airport (JWN), Nashville, Tennessee AIRPLANE: Cessna 172 TOOK MY DISCOVERY flight about a year ago and successfully passed my checkride this morning. Thanks to Flight Training magazine for the great tips and relevant articles for helping me pass. I received my license at age 61 after years of dreaming, so it's never too late to learn. Special thanks to CFI Jeremy Binkley and Nashville Flight Training Center. JOIN THE DECEMBER FLIGHT TRAINING CHAT Setting goals What are your flying goals for 2015? Whether it's to finally finish that certificate, embark on a new rating, or fly to a brand-new destination, Flight Training Editor Ian Twombly and Technical Editor Jill Tallman can offer some insights on checking off that box. One chatter will receive a $50 Aircraft Spruce gift card. Sign up for an email reminder (www.aopa.org/facebook/ flighttraining/livechat.html). Flight Training Facebook chats are sponsored by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty (www.aircraftspruce.com). 14 / FLIGHTTRAINING.AOPA.ORGhttp://www.facebook.com/AOPAFlightTrainingMag http://www.aircraftspruce.com http://www.aopa.org/facebook/flighttraining/livechat.html http://www.aopa.org/facebook/flighttraining/livechat.html http://www.aircraftspruce.com http://FLIGHTTRAINING.AOPA.ORG