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DOMINIK ALKE: Bragging
rights are international; and what better international flyer than  Dominik. He took some training here in the U.S. and returned for a visit recently where he flew a 172 all over south Florida
and the Bahamas. He completed all this before his return to Germany to take a job with Futura as the First Officer on a 737.
Flying with the Big Boys, now. Quite impressive. Good luck and we await word when you make Captain!
JUDY BOWSER: Congratulation
on earning your instrument rating, Judy. We al l know how hard you worked for it and how long it took. You did it! You earned it and we are all proud of you. . . now go
use it!
VERNON CONLY: After years of putting it off, Vern finally got his
si ngle engine commercial license so he could complete his single engine sea plane rating in Maine. Congratulations to Vern for
FINALLY getting his aviation dream!
MIKE COX: High 5's
all the way around for Mike who just passed his check ride for his PRIVATE PILOT. Mike has been working diligently throughout the last several months and even got himself a nice 182
for his flight training and beyond. We look forward to seeng Mike come and go from LaBelle often and wish him blue skies,
tailwinds and lots of fun flying out on his own now. Way to go, Mike!!!!
FRANKIE DUPRE: After a long desire
of wanting to take the first step  toward learning to fly, Frankie has started his flight training and has accumulated more than 10 flight hours. He just accompanied
Wild Mama and crew to Sun-n-Fun where he got his first IFR flight; took a spin in the FAA spacial disorientation
chamber and saw more airplanes and airplane stuff than he could imagine. Congratulations, Frankie, and keep up the good work.
NEWSFLASH: Guess who just soloed? Keep up the good work!
NEWSFLASH: Frank is well on his way to his private license having completed
his written and his solo cross country. Almost there, Frank!
NEWSFLASH: You
knew it was coming... Congratulations, Frank, on earning your private certificate on June 27th! Great job!
KATE & HALEY DUPRE:
Not to be out-done by dear 'ole Dad, Kate, celebrating her 12th  birthday, accompanied by her sister, Haley took her first airplane ride in a small plane. In celebration of  the birthday event, a brunch at Key Colony was in order, plus flight-seeing over the Keys, the Everglades and Sanibel. Way
to go Kate and Haley - you will riding lots more with Dad
soon!
SHERRIE LORENZ: We have your smiling face as we offer our  congratulations for passing your Instrument Written Exam. You go, girl! Keep up the good work and tell us when the check ride
has been passed. We are all there with you in the cockpit.
ELI MENDES: Congratulations to Eli for just completing a 3 week trip from   SW Florida to Maine in his 172 and for his new SeaPlane rating. We all knew Eli left with his brother to go fishing
in the New England area but he was very tight-lipped about his plans for the SeaPlane work until it was all over. We are proud
of you, Eli. Keep up the good work!
KARL MURRAY: In addition to being "pilot
extraordinare" now Karl has gone and gotten his A & P license. The airframe and powerplant is a very difficult license
to get and requires a couple weeks of intensive training and two days of oral and practical testing. Way to go, Karl! NEWSFLASH: And more congratulations to Karl as he just passed his commercial
check ride. Woohooooo!
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ANN MARIE RADEL: Mucho kudos for earning her Instrument Rating in her Tiger. The instrument
rating is the one we all most need and seems to be one of the hardest to get, taking many hours of flying and frustration
and lots of reading. Ann Marie is based in WHP and we look forward to seeing her again in Bozeman for her 3rd Air Race Classic.
Way to go!
We all know what is happening here. A huge congratulations to Lauren for her solo and shirt-tailing. Lauren is still working
diligently at obtaining her private certificate and looking for her partner for the 
2009 Air Race Classic. We are excited for Lauren as she is preparing for the adventures of a lifetime. Keep up the good work,
Lauren - we are all with you!
Instrument rating. Rob got his rating several months ago and gets extra credit as he uses it on a regular basis, especially
for his missions with Angel Flight, where he flies needy people, mostly children, to medical appointments with specialists
in places they could not otherwise get to. As much as I chide Rob and poke fun at the Saratoga, he has a heart of gold and
I am glad to say he is my friend.
ongratulations! You go girl! 
