Congratulations to James Mahoney , who was sent solo on 22nd April by instructor Graham Rock.

James, who is a high school student from Lake Macquarie, is one of the Coal and Allied scholarship students and he started his training in October 2011. His flying has progressed very quickly because of his application to flying and regular visits to Warkworth. James soloed on his 31st flight.

I’m sure that if James continues his training in the same way as he has to date that he will be gaining his “Silver C” in no time at all.

Congratulations again James, from everyone at the HVGC.

James ready for take off. Just look at the size of that grin!

James at the controls on his 1st solo