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Tyler soloed the Cub tonight. Sweet landings Tyler!</div>
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Craig passed his PPL checkride at PEA last Saturday</div>
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Dave passed his PPL checkride last Tuesday</div>
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Alex Ritter passed his PPL check-ride today. Alex attends Moody Bible College in Spokane, Washington and finished up his training while he was home for the summer. His goal is to become a missionary pilot. He's heading back to school tomorrow with a Private Pilot certificate in his pocket. </div>
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RickGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433228224331045763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748253370289407365.post-48488859775805424192013-03-16T21:59:00.001-05:002013-03-16T21:59:28.245-05:00First Flight<p dir=ltr>Andrew Cleveringa took his first lesson today. Great job Andrew . . .</p>
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Is it time for a flight review? How about adding a tailwheel endorsement while your at it?<br />
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This beautiful aircraft is available for dual instruction. It makes a perfect birthday or anniversary present and gift certificates are available. Contact me now and let's take the Citabria for a "<i>SPIN</i>"!<br />
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Details available at: <i><b><a href="http://www.haekeyeflyers.com/">www.HawkeyeFlyers.com</a></b></i></div>
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Have you ever wondered where they got the name CItabria?</div>
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It's <i>"<span style="color: orange;">AIRBATIC</span>"</i> backwards.</div>
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