2025 was filled with many milestones for Simply Aviation. As an organization, we had 19 individuals complete training milestones, certificates, and ratings:

Solo

  • Matt Bulow (Cessna 172S)

  • Jessica McBryant (Cessna 172S)

Private Pilot

  • Matt Rillos (Cessna 172S)

Instrument Pilot

  • Oskar Friedman (Cessna 172S)
  • Ari Opsahl (Cirrus SR22T)
  • Scott Horn (Cirrus SR22T)

Commercial Pilot

  • Ross Player (Cessna 172S)

Certified Flight Instructor

  • Jaylen Spidel (Cessna 172S)
  • William (Zach) Sembrat (Cessna 172S)
  • Lucus Olouch (Cessna 172S)
  • Travis Robinson (Cessna 172S)

  • Brayden Berringer (Cessna 172)

CFI-Instrument

  • Paul Neufeld (Cessna 172S)
  • Ian Godwin (Cessna 172S)

  • Lucus Olouch (Cessna 172S)

Multi Engine Commercial

  • Holly Hunsaker

  • Tien Lu

Type Rating

  • Dave Shull Pilatus PC-24

  • Chris Hannah Pilatus PC-24

Additional ratings/milestone accomplishments

  • Paul Neufeld- Fleet Technical Instructor, Airbus A320, United Airlines

  • Bobby Mack – Fleet Technical Captain, Boeing 777. United Airlines

Congratulations to these aviators on their accomplishments!

I am thrilled that Simply Aviation is resonating with so many people. 2025 was a turning point where we saw the addition of more planes and a new aircraft available for rental. 2026 will be filled with more growth for the organization and more opportunities for pilots to achieve. The Cessna 172s will continue be the foundation and backbone of the training fleet, and we will welcome our 3rd 172 in Q2, a factory new 172. In addition to the 172s, we will begin in earnest training and rental checkouts in our Cirrus Aircraft. The demand for our Cirrus Aircraft is strong and I anticipate adding more of these aircraft through 2026.

As Simply Aviation evolves and matures, our team is committed to serving our customers. I am excited for 2026 and looking forward to our shared success!

Fly Safe,
Chris

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