First Solo Flight of Student Pilot Jonathan Montenegro Uy and Pocholo Palma Casiño

The Supreme Ruler of the Universe and Master of the destinies of men was the principal author of the high value achievements on the latest flight training operations of Leading Edge! And thanks again to the high heavens for the timely resumption of the normal flight training due to the vibrant start of good weather condition since Monday at LEIAAI’s training hub. First and foremost, for the 2nd consecutive day this Thursday August 30, 2018, the flight school’s pre-solo student pilots belonging to Batches “Delta and Echo” 2018, SP Jonathan Montenegro Uy and SP Pocholo Palma Casiño performed quite outstandingly well on their individual solo checkrides that enabled them to be released for 1st Solo Flights by Senior Flight Instructors Capt Retz Moon Briones and Capt Ronald Nario one after the other on or about 0900H and 0925H flying RP-C7669 and RP-C7653 respectively. Incidentally, 21 year old SP Jonas Uy, the 1st Soloist of Batch Echo 2018 who hails from Taal, Batangas is a BS Civil Engineering graduate of De La Salle University, Manila, while the 23 year old SP Poch Casiño, resident of Las Piñas City is an Information Technology graduate of Adamson University. Henceforth, with these significant accomplishments in attaining their 1st Solo Flights, the tandem are now officially included in the elite short list of the young and daring eaglets authorized to venture in safely exploring and conquering the vastness of the horizon as well as the clear blue skies of San Fernando Airport. La Union, where the Eagles’ Nest of the Leading Edge is located. Likewise, these brand new 1st Soloists will now be extensively trained and honed to fully prepare them to the next higher level in their quest for excellence in earning their Private Pilot’s License anytime soon!
Once again, congratulations to Student Pilots Jonas Uy and Poch Casiño, for the remarkable feat and outstanding performance in your early flying careers, the unforgettable 1st Solo Flight! Happy flying and have a Safe Flight always! Cheers & God bless!