Congratulations to Alex Crews who went solo on Saturday Aug 8th and completed his flight with an excellent circuit and landing. Alex was sent solo by the duty instructor Geoff Forster, who looked very relieved when Alex landed. It turned out that Alex was the first student that Geoff had sent off solo, no wonder he looked slightly anxious!
Another nervous spectator was Alex's grandfather, Mike Crews, who was heard to say that he hadn't been this stressed since the birth of his son, Alex's dad!!
Alex has been the first student to benefit from the club Junior Member Support Scheme whereby membership for those under 18 is free for 2015 and for every paid instructional flight, the next one is free. Our club charges are also some of the lowest in the country making this a great time to learn to fly for all aspiring pilots, particularly those under 18.
Goeff and Alex next to the K21
