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    11-01-2023, 06:05 PM    #1  

    Got my PPL in my Icon

    Well after one year (lots of work travel) of owning my Icon, I have completed my PPL. It was not easy finding a CFI in Eastern TN and a DPE willing to use it for my check ride but that is all behind me now... I am feeling quite happy!!!! It had been 22 years since I last flew my ultralight. I am enjoying my Icon more and more.
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    11-01-2023, 06:27 PM #2  
    Congrats Michel!!!
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    11-01-2023, 07:08 PM    #3  
    Thanks! Nice to have my wings unclipped...
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    11-01-2023, 07:58 PM #4  
    With the night time and 10,000 feet limitation I’d still be stuck in Vacaville.
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    11-02-2023, 01:05 AM #5  
    Congratulations! Michel!! Welcome to the club! The water is warm!
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    11-06-2023, 10:41 AM #6  
    Congrats Michel!
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    11-07-2023, 01:47 PM #7  
    That is really cool! well done
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    11-08-2023, 08:26 AM #8  
    Congratulations! I am working on the same goal. Who did you find for your checkride in your Icon? I am in Charlotte area NC….
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    11-08-2023, 08:28 AM    #9  
    I asked Ryan Hile to complete my Checkride. He was great. He is talking to Andy about becoming an IAFI. You may need to come to Knoxville!
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    11-08-2023, 08:57 AM #10  
    Congrats Michel! a lot of hard work realized!
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    11-08-2023, 09:00 AM #11  
    Awesome. Will you provide his contact info for me. Knoxville…..here we come!!!
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    11-08-2023, 09:26 AM    #12  
    Ryan Hile - DPE Land & Sea - Seaplane School Owner - 865-253-4490
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    11-08-2023, 09:45 AM #13  
    Thank you Michel!
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    11-17-2023, 10:08 AM #14  
    Congrats Michel! I did the PPL check ride in my Icon as well.... definitely the way to go!

    Edward Shipman ([email protected]) actually travelled to Austin for the check ride. Rate was reasonable and he was awesome. He is a United Captain and former seaplane commercial pilot....I highly recommend Ed if you're looking to get the PPL in your Icon.
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    11-17-2023, 10:19 AM    #15  
    Congrats Troy!
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    01-10-2024, 11:50 AM #16  
    Congrats! I'm going try and convince my wife to get her license in it too!
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    01-10-2024, 02:23 PM    #17  
    The Icon is such a GREAT plane to learn to fly in! Good luck!
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    01-17-2024, 08:23 AM #18  
    Way to go! Slowly build your skills and confidence. Enjoy!
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    01-17-2024, 11:19 AM #19  
    Congrats! Well done.
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    I'm late to the party, but congrats!
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