This week Austin Malcomb got his CFI! Austin started out with me in an Eagle's Nest Project, and helped build the plane in which he soloed--and in which he got his Private Ticket. He did the first on his 16th birthday, and the second on his 17th. He now is at Purdue and has gotten his Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, and Seaplane ratings. This week it was time for his CFI, and he made it!
Austin now mentors (part time, he is at Purdue!) with the AviationNation Project at North Vernon, IN. His father and grandfather own the RV-12 he helped build, 901EN, and he flew it down to take his check ride. Most of his hours are in the RV-12. So, if you are looking for RV-12 transition training, he just might be your guy.
We are mighty proud of Austin. His accomplishments are indicative of what going through a build project does for you. I expect he will be the first of many to go that far in aviation, and he isn't done yet.
If you are interested in getting an AviationNation Project in your area, contact me. Aviation needs this, and kids need aviation.
Bob
Austin now mentors (part time, he is at Purdue!) with the AviationNation Project at North Vernon, IN. His father and grandfather own the RV-12 he helped build, 901EN, and he flew it down to take his check ride. Most of his hours are in the RV-12. So, if you are looking for RV-12 transition training, he just might be your guy.
We are mighty proud of Austin. His accomplishments are indicative of what going through a build project does for you. I expect he will be the first of many to go that far in aviation, and he isn't done yet.
If you are interested in getting an AviationNation Project in your area, contact me. Aviation needs this, and kids need aviation.
Bob