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| Aug 19, 10 |
Jolanta did her first solo on Thursday evening in Sea Land Air's first Katana 100. With the aeroplane much lighter her first approach was too high and so she elected to go around and then she completed three good landings after that.
Rob was in the hangar ready to squirt her with water as is the custom for first solos.
Jolanta's husband was there to witness this great event. Michael is Jolanta's primary instructor.
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| Aug 6, 10 |
Pete Yuen completed his PPL flight training with a very successful flight test. Jim Scott was his examiner for this flight. Pete is from Hong Kong and he completed his training in 6 weeks with around 50 hours of flight time. Best of lucky for Pete in the future in aviation. Russell is Pete's primary flight instructor.
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| Aug 3, 10 |
Jacky Wong finished his PPL flight test today with examiner Jim Scott. Jacky finished his license in around half a year. Today is Jacky's last day of PPL training but the beginning of aviation. Russell is Jacky's primary flight instructor. Keep up the good work, Jacky!
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| Jul 14, 10 |
Darren Lam completed his RPP flight test with examiner Francois Leh. The flight test went extremely well with only 3/4 and 4/4. Darren finished his RPP in less than 30 hours. Russell and Rob are his primary instructor. Good job Darren!
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| Jun 30, 10 |
Both Pete and Darren did their first solo today in our Diamond Katanas. They are both visiting from Hong Kong and is scheduled to stay for a month. Pete wants to get his PPL done and Darren wants to get his RPP. Russell and Rob are Pete & Darren's primary instructor.
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| May 04, 10 |
Jackie Wong did his first solo today in C-FWAP. Russell is his primary flight instructor. Of course, the first solo is followed by the tradition soaking. Congratulations Jackie!
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| Jan 22, 10 |
Ian Mcpherson completed his PPL licence today after passing a flight test with examiner Jim Scott. Aaron was his instructor. Congratulations Ian!
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| Dec 24, 09 |
Carl Leung did his first solo today, Christmas Eve. His primary instructor is Russell.
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| Dec 4, 09 |
Today was the first solo for James Douma. Akiko is his main instructor. She flew a few circuits with James before sending him off for the big event. Aaron hid by the hangar and delivered a thorough soaking!
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| Nov 2, 09 |
On Monday, November 2, Ian Mcpherson did his first solo in Diamond Katana FWAP. Ian, who already has his ultra-light permit, put up a good fight when Russell attempted the traditional soaking.
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| Oct 12, 09 |
Andreas Naef completed his PPL flight training with a successful flight test. Jim Scott was his examiner for this flight.
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| Oct 5, 09 |
On Monday Russell and Aaron took two visiting students from a Japanese technical college for fam flights in the Pitt Lake area. Katsyuki flew in the DA40 with Michael to take some air to air pictures of this event.
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| Sep 1, 09 |
September began on a good note with Cameron Park passing his PPL flight test with examiner Francois Leh. Aaron Shortt was Cameron's primary instructor.
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| Aug 27, 09 |
Aaron's student Jerry Chuang passed his PPL flight test today.
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| Aug 26, 09 |
Alexander Kochetkov did his first solo today. He was sent off by Aki. Steve lurked in the hangar with the hose ready to squirt him with water as is traditional.
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| Aug 24, 09 |
From time to time Sea Land Air does training in private owner aircraft. On Monday 24th August Dr Michael Koehle completed his Private Pilot flight test with Jim Scott in his family's Cessna 182.
Previously the two Michaels picked up the Cessna in Oshawa Ontario, and flew it across Canada to BC where Dr Koehle completed his training with Michael and with Prana.
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| Aug 12, 09 |
Ric Styran did his first solo in C-FWAP. Aaron and Aki are his instructors. Congratulations to Ric!
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| Aug 3, 09 |
It's BC Day and Patrick Collison from Ireland passed his PPL flight test in C GEML with Jim Scott. Michael was Patrick's primary instructor.
No leprechauns were injured during Patrick's training, and Michael did not have to use a shillelagh to ensure he stayed on the ball. Now Patrick feels like he has fallen into clover, four leafed one's at that!
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| Jul 2, 09 |
Eric Wang completed his PPL Licence on July 2. His flight test was in Dimaond Katana (C-GEML), and his instructor was Russell. Congratulations to Eric!
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| Jun 19, 09 |
Richard Hollands did his first solo.
Aaron sent him on his way with Aki supervising. Congratulations to Richard!
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| Jun 10, 09 |
Geir Løitergård came here from Norway to do his PPL in 9 weeks beginning in April and completing it today, Wednesday 10th June. Aaron completed Geir's training under Aki's supervision and get's his first PPL flight test recommend. Geir did all of his training in the Katana and now looks forward to checking out in the Eclipse and the Diamond Star before going home. |
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| Jun 8, 09 |
Chih Chia (Jerry) Chuang did his first solo this morning. His instructor is Russell and he did it in very good time. Dickson lurked in the hangar ready with a bucket of cold water!
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| Jun 4, 09 |
TK did his IR renewal "flight test" in the Diamond SIM DA42 FTD on Thursday 4th June.
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| May 24, 09 |
Vibhav Tekchand from Bombay, India, passed his Commercial Pilot Licence flight test on Sunday 24th May. His examiner was Francois Leh and he was guided through his training by Akiko Takami. Picture 1: Vibhav, Aki, and Geir (from Norway). Picture 2: Vibhav and Francois. |
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| May 15, 09 |
Anthony Patikiriachchi passed his CPL flight test with Francois Leh right on schedule at 201 hours. Anthony is looking towards a career as an airline pilot and he will now move on to do the multi engine and instrument ratings. Prana Mohanraj was Anthony's primary instructor and Dirk Verkade made sure he was up to standard with a thorough preflight test. |
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| Apr 28, 09 |
Congratulation to Chris Cambers on his passing his IFR flight test today. Chris is our first student that did his IFR flight test on C-GPDP. Special thanks to his instructor Mike Harris.
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| Apr 21, 09 |
Grant Phillips did his first solo in this century, his original first solo in a powered aeroplane was in 1977 and since then he has spent some happy time flying gliders. Aki Takami sent Grant off on this second 'first' solo after 32 years. Both Aki and Aaron are Grant's primary instructors.
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| Apr 17, 09 |
Geir Løitergård did his first solo flight in Katana C-GEML. He is Aaron and Aki student from Norway. He is here for 6 weeks and will be finishing off his private pilot license within this short 6 weeks. |
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| Apr 9, 09 |
Eric Wang did his first solo flight in Katana C-GEML. Russell is Eric's primary instructor. Eric is planning to get his CPL done within 2 years. |
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| Mar 26, 09 |
This morning David Politis did his first solo flight in Katana C-FWAP. Aaron Shortt is David's instructor. An interesting aside, David's brother Niko is a flying instructor and worked with the Sea Land Air CFI in Binzhou, China, so aviation is in the Politis genes! |
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| Feb 27, 09 |
Kazuma Edwards did his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-FWAP). Aaron Shortt was his instructor. It was a superb evening for flying. Afterwards Kaz was greeted by his mother. |
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| Feb 11, 09 |
Sam Berkun did his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-GEML). Aaron Shortt was his instructor. Russell did the customary baptism of a bucket of water. |
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| Jan 31, 09 |
Carlos Fetherstonhaugh did his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-GRTJ). Prana Mohanraj was his instructor and the first solo was flown at Pitt Meadows airport. Aki was ready to meet him with the water hose to splash him as is common practice for first solos these days. |
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| Dec 16, 08 |
Marlon Taylor was Aaron's student to go first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-FWAP). This landmark event took place on a cold December day and was followed by a thorough soaking! Marlon is a member of the Canadian Forces and is hoping to continue his training in the military in the future. DA20-A1 to CF18 perhaps. |
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| Nov 26, 08 |
Our CPL student Anthony Patikiriarachchi had passed his CPL written exam yesterday with great scores. Special thanks to his instructor Pranavan Mohanraj. |
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| Nov 25, 08 |
David He achieved his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-GEML). Russell was his instructor. Congratulations to David! |
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| Sept 28, 08 |
Richard Jensen achieved his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-GEML). Akiko was his instructor. Congratulations to Richard! |
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| Sept 21, 08 |
Once in a while Sea Land Air has students with their own aircraft. On Sunday 21st Dr Michael Koehle did his first solo in the Cessna 182 his family owns.
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| July 24, 08 |
Patrick Collison achieved his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-GEML). Congratulations to Patrick! |
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| July 02, 08 |
Kevin Walters passed his Private Pilot flight test on 2nd July. Francois Leh was the examiner and the test was conducted in the Katana C GEML. Kevin is from St Vincent in the Carribean and is working towards the Commercial Pilot Licence.
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| July 02, 08 |
With his fresh PPL, Vibhav has checked out to fly into the USA. This is one of the fun checkrides, customs clearance at Bellingham in Washington state, followed by lunch at Orcas Island, and a few circuits at Friday Harbor, before returning to Boundary Bay in Canada.
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| July 01, 08 |
Andy Naef achieved his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-GRTJ). Prana was his instructor. Congratulations to Andy! |
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| June 22, 08 |
Congratulations to Vibhav Tekchand on successfully passing the PPL flight test examination using the DA20 Katana (C-GEML) |
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| May 30, 08 |
Trevor Woods achieved his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-FWAP). Akiko was his instructor. Congratulations to Trevor! |
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| May 22, 08 |
Dominic Woo achieved his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-FWAP). Akiko was his instructor. Congratulations to Dominic! |
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| May 21, 08 |
Brock O'Brien achieved his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-FWAP). Michael was his instructor. Congratulations to Brock! |
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| Mar 31, 08 |
On a beautiful Sunday (30th March 2008), Vibhav Tekchand became the first student to do his first solo in an SLA aircraft (C-GEML). True to the tradition, he got a thorough soaking when he returned to the ground as part of the celebration. Prana was his instructor. Congratulations to Vibhav! |
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| News Articles |
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| March, 09 |
Aviation Journal |
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| December, 08 |
Aviation Journal |
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Diamond Aircraft
Exciting Diamond news and updates including pilot tips, technical updates and safety information.
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| July 28 08 |
Diamond announces DA42 New Horizons: Austro-Engine, Lycoming powered DA42s |
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| July 24 08 |
Diamond Aircraft announces DA42 Customer Assistance Program |
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| Mar 08 |
Diamond Aircraft receives 13 airplane order from Maylan Aviation Limited |
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| Dec 07 |
A New Day Dawning! |
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| Sep 07 |
D-Jet S/N 002 First Flight! |
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| Jul 07 |
First issue of D-Jet Flyer |
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