Money Pilots Descend Upon Central Jersey

TriState Aviation and Central Jersey Regional Airport were excited to host the New Jersey Mooney Pilot’s fly-in. More than a dozen Mooneys of all types flew in for lunch at Pizza & Pasta (just down the driveway).  The Mooney Pilots are an awesome group and anyone who loves these amazing sleek planes was in heaven walking down the flight line.

New Private Pilot – Cameron Bauer

Cameron Bauer returning from his successful private pilot check-ride.

Cameron Bauer returning from his successful private pilot check-ride.

Congratulations and a very happy birthday to TriState Aviation’s star intern, Cameron Bauer. Cameron got his start flying gliders at age 14, soloed a Cessna 152 on his 16th birthday, and now successfully completed his Private Pilot check-ride on his 17th birthday!

We are all extremely proud of him and wish him many years of tail-winds and blue skies ahead.

First Solo Flight – Mark Sterling

Congratulations to Mark Sterling on his first solo flight! Mark was soloed by instructor Dick Schuster in the Cessna 152 and flew the pattern to a perfect landing.  We’re very proud of you and look forward to you completing your private pilot’s license!

First Solo Flight – Brian Majek

Congratulation to Brian Majek on completing his first solo flight!  Brian’s proud mom Karen (who by now is an expert at not looking nervous) was on hand as instructor Dick Schuster got out of the Cessna 152 and watched as Brian took off and flew the pattern to 3 perfect landings. We look forward to Brian completing his private pilot license.

Brian and his proud mom Karen

Brian Majek and mom Karen Majek

Brian Majek with CFI Dick Schuster

Brian Majek with CFI Dick Schuster

First Solo Flight – Matt Ettere

Dick Schuster and Matt Ettere

Congratulations to Matt Ettere on his first solo flight!  Matt was soloed by his instructor Dick Schuster on 3/11/2015 in a Cessna 152. Matt’s first landing was so smooth and perfect, it would make many seasoned pilots jealous!  We’re very proud of you and look forward to you getting your private pilot’s license.

First Solo Flight – Craig Kaisand

CFI Dick Schuster and Craig Kaisand after his first solo flightCongratulations to Craig Kaisand on his first solo flight! Craig was soloed by instructor Dick Schuster in the Cessna 152 on 3/10/2015.  We’re very proud of you and look forward to you completing your private pilot’s license!

 

New Private Pilot!

Congratulations to Jacob Thomas on becoming a Private Pilot!  Jacob flew to Morristown Airport and took his check ride with examiner Peggy Naumann on a rather windy day. We’re really proud of you Jacob, and wish you blue skies ahead!

Birthday Solo!

Congratulations and happy birthday to Cameron Bauer, who soloed on his 16th birthday!  Family and friends were on hand to watch as Cameron executed three perfect take-offs and landings. We’re proud of you Cameron, and look forward to you getting your license!

 

Bucket List Flight!

TriState Aviation staff was excited to have a World War II and Korean War Marine Vet stop by to check off something on his bucket list – his first flight! At 93, he says there’s not much left he wants to do, but this just had to be done! We were honored to have him.  See more pictures on our Facebook page.

New Private Pilot!

Congratulations to Sean Shannon, our newest private pilot.  Sean took his private pilot check ride at Lincoln Park Airport with examiner Peggy Naumann and thanks to all the hard work put in by him and his instructor Richard Schuster, passed with flying colors!