Flying 4 Fun

New Sport Pilot

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:44:18 +0000

Congratulations to new Sport Pilot Jim Hoffman. On December 12, 2011, Jim passed his sport pilot check-ride with F.A.A Examiner Louis Fields. Shown in the photo are Jim in the left seat and Lou in the right seat as they went out to fly in Jim’s Dova Skylark N85BL. It was a long day but Jim now has his sport pilot’s license and can now take his wife for a flight, if he can get her in the plane! Good Job Jim, Fly Safe and Fly 4 Fun!

Solo Flight for Rob Bishop

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:11:25 +0000

On Oct. 27, 2011 Rob Bishop completed his solo flight in the Stingsport at Franklin Field (F72). We did a few T & G’s on Rwy 27 and then Rob Flew N2UC solo around the patch for about 5 Takeoffs and Landings. Rob will now be flying to prepare for his practical exam to obtain his Sport Pilot’s License. Congratulations Rob! Fly Safe and Fly 4 Fun.

Solo Flight

admin — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 23:06:01 +0000

On Sept. 23, 2011 Frank “Paco” Pineiro flew solo in his Zenith 601 XL. Paco had been training with an instructor at the Nut Tree Airport where his plane is based, however his instructor took another job which left Paco without an instructor. Paco then began training with Flying 4 Fun on Sept. 15th. While training at Yolo County Airport, the instructor got out and Paco flew his plane solo. Paco later again flew solo after returning to his home airport at the Nut Tree. Paco will continue to train to prepare for his Sport Pilot Practical Exam. Congratulations Paco! Fly Safe and Fly 4 Fun.

Air Venture / Oshkosh 2011

admin — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:34:44 +0000

The Stingsport flown by Pilot Travis Miller and Co-Pilot Terry Miller flew with Pilot Gary Yip in his Dova Skylark to Air Venture 2011 at Oshkosh. The first day we flew to Logan, Utah. We then got an early start the next morning to fly over the rockies and landed in Winona, Minn. just about sunset. That gave us about a 1.5 hr. flight into Wittman Field at Oshkosh early the next morning where we set up camp in the North 40 for the week. Had a great week and a great flight home, despite the weather and a FAA ramp check at Wells, Nv. Look for us now on Facebook where there are more photos of our trip, including Mt. Rushmore.

Fly Safe,,,,,,, Terry

The Wall

admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:39:33 +0000

The back wall of the Stingsport hangar is a tribute to the U.S. Marine Corps. In the photo is Chico State student Tara Miller who was given the job of creating the Eagle, Globe and Anchor that you see. Stingsport owner Dennis Wade is a former U.S. Marine and solicited Tara to create a U.S. Marine Corps wall in the hangar. We think Tara did an outstanding job! Of course I am a little prejudiced since Tara is my daughter.

GREAT JOB Tara, Love You More!

New Sport Pilot

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:55:14 +0000

Congratulations to Rich Dehaven who completed his Sport Pilot practical exam on June 2, 2011 and was awarded his Sport Pilot License by Designated Pilot Examiner Lou Fields. In the photo standing in front of Rich’s Stingsport is Rich on the left being congratulated by Examiner Lou Fields on the right. Job well done Rich, fly safe and Fly 4 Fun.

Congratulations to Travis Miller

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:55:23 +0000

Congratulations to Travis Miller who completed a grueling 4 years at Virginia Military Institute. On May 15th, Travis commissioned into the United States Marine Corps as a 2nd Lieutenant and on May 16th he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies with a minor in French. Travis will report to MCB Quantico, Va. in August for TBS. In July of 09, Travis earned his Sport Pilot License and hopes to be selected for the flight program with the Marine Corps. Parents and sister couldn’t be prouder!

Brett Short flies solo in the Sting

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:44:26 +0000

On 02-05-11, Student Pilot Brett Short flew N2UC solo. Brett had previously flown solo in a Dova Skylark at Tracy but due to the Skylark being taken off the flight-line, he transferred his training to the Sting here at Lodi. Brett is now working to prepare for his sport pilot practical test. Congratulations Brett, Fly Safe!

NEW SPORT PILOT

admin — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:26:02 +0000

Congratulations to new sport pilot David Flournoy. On 12-10-10, David passed his sport pilot airplane practical test and was granted his F.A.A. Sport Pilot License by Designated Pilot Examiner Mike Traud. In the photo standing in front of the Stingsport is Examiner Mike Traud on the left and new sport pilot David Flournoy on the right. Congratulations David and Fly Safe!

Rich DeHaven flies first solo in his Stingsport

admin — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:09:58 +0000

On Nov. 17, 2010 at Yolo County Airport, Student Pilot Rich DeHaven flew solo in his 2007 Stingsport. After training at Lodi in N2UC, Rich began looking for a Stingsport of his own and purchased N161MZ. Rich has made Yolo County his home airport and loves the 6000′ x 100′ runway. Congratulations Rich!