News from the Aviation Technology Program at Clermont College

Students enrolled in the Aviation Technology—Professional Pilot Program at UC Clermont College are passing with flying colors.  The laboratory portion of the Professional Pilot Program is taught at the Clermont County Airport.

Three students successfully soloed in their single-engine aircrafts recently:  Robert Muirheid, Brandon Welker and Matt Wright.

Brandon Welker (right) with instructor Eric Schabell immediately following his solo flight.

Brandon Welker (right) with instructor Eric Schabell immediately following his solo flight.

This was their first flight as student pilots without their instructor in the aircraft.

Muirheid is the son of Robert Muirheid Sr. and Wanda Clark of Cleves. Welker is the son of Chuck and Colleen Welker of Cincinnati. Wright is the son of Paul and Kathy Wright of Cincinnati.

Matt Wright (right) with instructor Branden Bensinger immediately following his solo flight.

Matt Wright (right) with instructor Branden Bensinger immediately following his solo flight.

When these students complete the two-year program through UC Clermont, each will have earned an associate of applied science degree and a Commercial Pilot Certificate.

For more information about professional pilot training at UC Clermont College, visit www.ucclermont.edu or call 513.732.5200. 

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