Flight
EASA PPL(A) and FAA Private Pilot. Multi-engine, helicopter, and more in progress.
My grandmother once half-jokingly asked whether I wanted to get a glider license. That turned into a Private Pilot License in Germany, first solo hours over the Rhine Valley, and a lot of paperwork when I moved to the US and converted the license.
At Stanford I'm getting checked out at local flying clubs and keeping my hours up, mostly flying G1000 Cessna 172SPs with modern avionics. Alongside that I'm building toward my multi-engine rating on a DA62 and Twin Comanche, and getting my helicopter rating at Specialized Helicopters.
The first 100 hours across fixed-wing and rotary, Europe and the US, steam gauges and glass cockpit were some of the most fun I've ever had learning a new skill. For me as an AeroAstro major, it's always cool to see how the concepts we learn in class apply to the actual aircraft's behavior.
MEPIn progress
Multi-engine piston — DA62 and Twin Comanche.
HelicopterIn progress
Up to 12,500 lbs. Specialized Helicopters at KRHV.
High PerformanceIn progress
Required for aircraft with engines over 200hp.
TailwheelIn progress
Conventional gear — the old-school way to land.
ComplexIn progress
Retractable gear, flaps, and controllable-pitch prop.
Licenses held
- Rating
- PPL(A)
- Class
- SEP(L)
- Endorsements
- Night qualification
- Rating
- Private Pilot
- Class
- ASEL
- Endorsements
- Night operations
A small selection from various stages — first solo through checkride, Catalina Island and back, multi-engine training, and helicopter.
PA-28 Warrior cockpit
Twin Comanche at sunset
Taking my parents on a flight around SF