News from the Aviation Technology Program at Clermont College
Brian Renn soloed in a single-engine aircraft recently. This was Renns first flight as a student pilot without his instructor in the aircraft.
Additionally, Chip Hais, Kelley Kummer, Stephen Mattes, Matt Wright and Casey Reep earned their Recreational Pilot Certificate. To obtain their Recreational Certificate, each passed an oral and a flight exam with a Federal Aviation Administration designated flight examiner.
Chip Hais (left) with instructor Cory Deming immediately following his recreational checkride.
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.
Renn is the son of Joe and Sue Renn of Cincinnati. Hais is the son of Chuck and Mary Hais of Green Township. Kummer is the daughter of Jeff Kummer and Melissa Rose of New Richmond. Mattes is the son of Carl and Nancy Mattes of Milford. Wright is the son of Paul and Kathy Wright of Mason. Reep is the son of Charlie Reep and Sherry Franks.
Kelley Kummer (right) with instructor Colin O'Rourke immediately following her recreational checkride.
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.
Stephen Mattes (right) with instructor Rick Hoofring immediately following his recreational checkride.
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, do aerial photography, and conduct sight-seeing flights. Some pilots participate in firefighting, rescue searches and law enforcement. Others become flight instructors.
Matt Wright (right) with instructor Rick Hoofring immediately following his recreational checkride.
Being a pilot involves safety, use of crew resources, knowledge of weather, navigation, and intimate knowledge of the aircraft and the mechanics of flight. Aviation technology insures these students learn these skills along with their flight training.
Casey Reep (right) with instructor Keith Landrum immediately following his recreactional checkride.
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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