Brian,
Congratulations! My own sone is now working on his own project and
planning to become a pilot.
Jeff
EuropaXSA276@aol.com wrote:
> On Wednesday, September 27, 2006 my son Brennan J. Skelly took his
> first solo flight. The flight took place at 10:45 Central time at
> Grand Prairie Municipal Airport located in Grand Prairie Texas USA.
> The sky was a pristine blue and the winds were light and variable.
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> After a written examination and a few test runs, Brennan's instructor
> released him for solo. Brennan flew the pattern and made 2 perfect
> landings and one like his dad makes. (Whatever that is supposed to
> mean!!)
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> Brennan is age 19. He currently attends a local college and in 2007 he
> will transfer to North Dakota University to attend the Federal
> Aviation Administration Air Traffic Controller program. He works part
> time at Grand Prairie Municipal Airport with the very important duty
> of fueling the general aviation fleet. He is also certified to Hot
> Fuel the emergency helicopters that are based at that location. In
> his off times he enjoys working in the shop with his father on the
> Europa XS project.
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> Brennan represents the third generation of pilots for the Skelly
> family. Upon completion of his flight he notified his 90 year old
> Grandfather James E. Skelly, who proudly flew in the European theater
> of W.W.II and later became a military flight instructor.
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> Way to go son! Your father is very proud.
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> Brian Skelly
> Europa XS TriGear #A276
> North Texas USA
> You can see my build photos at:
> http://www.europaowners.org/BrianS
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