News from the Aviation Technology Program at Clermont College
Six students successfully soloed in their single-engine aircrafts recently: Rick Rohrig, Steve Mattes, Casey Reep, Andy Nguyen, Travis Gibson, and Kelley Kummer. This was their first flight as student pilots without their instructor in the aircraft.
These students are enrolled in the Aviation Technology--Professional Pilot Program at UC Clermont College. The laboratory portion of the Professional Pilot Program is taught at the Clermont County Airport.
Steve Mattes (left) with instructor David Frisby immediately following his solo flight.
Rohrig is the son of Paige Tackett of Cincinnati. Mattes is the son of Carl and Nancy Mattes of Milford. Reep is the son of Charlie Reep and Sherry Franks of Fairfield. Nguyen is the son of Hung and Cam Thai-Nguyen of New Richmond. Gibson is the son of Douglas and Virginia Gibson of Cincinnati. Kummer is the daughter of Jeff Kummer and Melissa Rose of New Richmond.
Casey Reep (right) with instructor Eric Shabell immediately following his solo flight.
Aviation technology combines flight training with associated on-the-ground skills to prepare these students for a career as a commercial pilot. While most of us think of pilots flying passenger airliners, in reality they fly many types of aircraft for a variety of businesses.
Andy Nguyen (right) with instructor Rick Hoofring immediately following his solo flight.
Besides piloting for the major and commuter airlines, there are cargo jet pilots, corporate jet and charter services pilots; pilots who fly pipeline and power line aerial inspection, and some do aerial photography, and conduct sight-seeing flights.
Travis Gibson (left) with instructor Mike Lack immediately following his solo flight.
Some pilots participate in firefighting, rescue searches and law enforcement. Others become flight instructors. Being a pilot involves safety, use of crew resources, knowledge of weather, navigation, and intimate knowledge of the aircraft and the mechanics of flight.
Kelley Kummer (right) with instructor Mike Lack immediately following her solo flight.
Aviation technology insures these students learn these skills along with their flight training. 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.
Check out the Pilot Training YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/user/SportysVideos#p/u/1/OFn47qr8FG4
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