My Flight School - first major milestone

GoldenRivet · 03-17-2009, 02:02 PM

I have technically been in business since November 22nd, however most of November and December were start up months in which i got the place more or less prepared for the Spring Flying Season.

So far this February to March I have a rental pilot roster of 11 pilots 4 or which are full time students (full time = flying 3+ flights per week). The business is doing well, better than i had expected with the recession - which has not hit East Texas very hard thankfully.

The aircraft utilization has increased from just a few hours of revenue in December to a whopping 20 hours in the past few weeks... March will likely close out with over 35 hours on the aircraft.

The purpose of this post really, is to celebrate a first major milestone for not only one of my students, but a major milestone for my flight school as well... our first - first solo!!!

http://www.h22aviation.com/FirstSoloPage.html

Kyle Johnson, a paramedic and owner of an occupational health and safety business, completed his first solo flight yesterday evening on March 16th 2009 at approximately 6:00pm!

I have two more students who will likely be going on their first solo flights within the next week or two as well.

"every journey begins with a single step."

a toast to many more first solo flights!

(after the flight of course)

Neal Stevens · 03-17-2009, 02:30 PM

Congrats! I was wondering how your business was going.

FIREWALL · 03-17-2009, 02:40 PM

GoldenRivet · 03-17-2009, 03:05 PM

Firewall, got your message, im in and out of the hangar so reception in there is bad... I'm about to go up in about 5 minutes!

i really appreciate the call and think you have a great idea about the flour bombing raid on Neal's house.

PeriscopeDepth · 03-17-2009, 03:08 PM

Pretty cool man. Must feel good.

PD

SteamWake · 03-17-2009, 03:12 PM

Good to hear a sucess story

Kapt Z · 03-17-2009, 03:38 PM

SUBMAN1 · 03-17-2009, 08:12 PM

Friggen awesome! You are not only promoting your own biz, you are doing what I consider a good deed for your community! Keep it up man! And here is a beer <...insert Dogfish 90 min IPA here...> to you!

-S

GoldenRivet · 03-17-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the kind words!

Today was a long day, tomorrow will be another!

thanks again!

UnderseaLcpl · 03-17-2009, 10:35 PM

I'm glad to hear that your school is doing so well, GR. I had hoped you'd be successful when you first mentioned it to me at the meet, but I had no idea things would come together so quickly.
My most heartfelt congratulations and wishes for future success to you.

GoldenRivet · 03-17-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

I'm glad to hear that your school is doing so well, GR. I had hoped you'd be successful when you first mentioned it to me at the meet, but I had no idea things would come together so quickly.
My most heartfelt congratulations and wishes for future success to you.

Thank you sir!

"gotta make hay while the sun shines", I'm anticipating a big slow down after the summer season is over, so im working hard while there is work - and i consider myself very fortunate.

03-17-2009, 02:02 PM	#1
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,660 Downloads: 117 Uploads: 0	My Flight School - first major milestone I have technically been in business since November 22nd, however most of November and December were start up months in which i got the place more or less prepared for the Spring Flying Season. So far this February to March I have a rental pilot roster of 11 pilots 4 or which are full time students (full time = flying 3+ flights per week). The business is doing well, better than i had expected with the recession - which has not hit East Texas very hard thankfully. The aircraft utilization has increased from just a few hours of revenue in December to a whopping 20 hours in the past few weeks... March will likely close out with over 35 hours on the aircraft. The purpose of this post really, is to celebrate a first major milestone for not only one of my students, but a major milestone for my flight school as well... our first - first solo!!! http://www.h22aviation.com/FirstSoloPage.html Kyle Johnson, a paramedic and owner of an occupational health and safety business, completed his first solo flight yesterday evening on March 16th 2009 at approximately 6:00pm! I have two more students who will likely be going on their first solo flights within the next week or two as well. "every journey begins with a single step." a toast to many more first solo flights! (after the flight of course) __________________

03-17-2009, 02:30 PM	#2
Neal Stevens Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 13,300 Downloads: 220 Uploads: 156	Congrats! I was wondering how your business was going. __________________ Ahh, the ye old lighthouse badge, that's the easist one to explain ...it means that you are all wise and knowing, showing the way for many that would otherwise be lost and dash themselves against the shoals if not for your wisdom and courage to post kind remarks to all comers new and old. -- Geetrue

03-17-2009, 02:40 PM	#3
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03-17-2009, 03:05 PM	#4
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,660 Downloads: 117 Uploads: 0	Firewall, got your message, im in and out of the hangar so reception in there is bad... I'm about to go up in about 5 minutes! i really appreciate the call and think you have a great idea about the flour bombing raid on Neal's house. __________________

03-17-2009, 03:08 PM	#5
PeriscopeDepth Admiral Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 2,170 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Pretty cool man. Must feel good. PD __________________ When the range was 5,500 yards the target hoisted a flag signal, both he and the escort turned toward at high speed, the "Q" ship uncovered his guns and the first salvo was a straddle. BATFISH bent on four and started executing the well known maneuver of getting the hell out... Fifth war patrol, USS BATFISH

03-17-2009, 03:12 PM	#6
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,953 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Good to hear a sucess story __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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Kapt Z Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 810 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0

03-17-2009, 08:12 PM	#8
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,858 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Friggen awesome! You are not only promoting your own biz, you are doing what I consider a good deed for your community! Keep it up man! And here is a beer <...insert Dogfish 90 min IPA here...> to you! -S __________________

03-17-2009, 10:06 PM	#9
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,660 Downloads: 117 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the kind words! Today was a long day, tomorrow will be another! thanks again! __________________

03-17-2009, 10:35 PM	#10
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,266 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm glad to hear that your school is doing so well, GR. I had hoped you'd be successful when you first mentioned it to me at the meet, but I had no idea things would come together so quickly. My most heartfelt congratulations and wishes for future success to you. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

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