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Student Earns Ozarka College's First Pilot Certificate

Published on June 14, 2016


Jacob Harness, aviation student at Ozarka College, is officially a pilot! On May 19, 2016, Jacob travelled to Paragould, Arkansas and completed his practical examination, earning his Private Pilot Certificate. Prior to this achievement, on April 13, 2016, Jacob was the first student to solo as part of the College's aviation program. He was required to complete a knowledge test as well as a practical examination consisting of an extensive oral exam and demonstration flight with an FAA approved Designated Pilot Examiner.

Jacob's certification has taken the concerted efforts of many individuals over the past few years to ensure the success of the program. When students like Jacob put in the effort required of them, they too will benefit from this experience. When asked about his certification, Jacob explained that he was nervous at first, but once he began the process, he knew he was very prepared. "You are asked to do what you know how to do, while going over every single thing you've learned all semester long, " said Jacob.

In addition to being the program director, Nick Lenczycki is also Jacob's flight instructor. Lenczycki commented, "We could not be more proud of Jacob. He has worked hard and has been extremely diligent. Becoming a pilot is not something that is just given, it is earned. Jacob did that. "

Jacob is the first to graduate from the College's FAA approved Part 141 flight school and plans to begin the Instrument Training course that Ozarka recently received approval for. Flight schools meet stringent requirements and pass frequent inspections. As a result, applicants are eligible to take their practical examination with fewer hours, reducing the overall cost of their training. "Our students are eligible to earn their Private Pilot Certificate with five fewer hours of solo flight time. This saves every student almost six hundred dollars, " said Lenczycki.

For more information about flight training at Ozarka College or the aviation program, please call Nick Lenczycki, Ozarka College director of aviation, at 870.368.7926. Discovery flights may also be scheduled.








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