Vertical Vision Flight Academy

Congratulations to Mitch on passing his Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) checkride on the first attempt! ✈️👏

This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to your hard work and dedication. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make as you help train and inspire the next generation of pilots. Congratulations, Mitch!

Big news at Vertical Vision Flight Academy! ✈️

We're proud to announce our new partnership with Exec 1 Aviation to launch the Vertical Vision and Exec 1 Aviation Pilot Pipeline Program. Graduates who complete their Private through Commercial Multi-Engine ratings with us are now eligible to apply for the pipeline program and enter Exec 1's First Officer candidate pool for the opportunity to become First Officers once meeting the flight hour minimums.

We're also thrilled to celebrate the first two graduates of this program, Bailey Cohara and Meredith Schyvinck, who have both been hired as First Officers at Exec 1 Aviation flying the Beechcraft Hawker. These two incredible pilots built their hours right here at KDSM as flight instructors and set the standard for what this program is all about. We are incredibly proud of both pilots and excited to watch their careers take flight. Congratulations, Bailey and Meredith! 🎉

Read the full story on our website.

Another first-time pass! 🎉

Congratulations to Ashley on earning her Private Pilot Certificate! Your dedication, resilience, and hard work have paid off, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with you.

It’s always exciting to see more women pursuing aviation and making their mark in the industry. The future is bright, and this is just the beginning.

Next stop: Instrument Rating! ✈️

Congratulations to Drew on passing his Instrument Checkride on the first try! 🎉✈️

A huge accomplishment and another step closer to your aviation goals. We’re proud of all your hard work! Great job Drew!

✈️ Solo yesterday! Huge congratulations to Russ on completing his very first solo flight! This is a milestone every pilot remembers, and it’s a testament to all the hard work, dedication, and preparation you’ve put in.

We’re proud of you, Russ! Keep the momentum going—next stop, Private Pilot! 👏

🎉 Congratulations to Luis on passing his Commercial Single-Engine Checkride on the first attempt! ✈️

Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we couldn’t be happier for you. This is a huge milestone, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. Congratulations, Commercial Pilot! 👏

🎉 Congratulations to Taylor on passing her Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On! ✈️

Taylor is a true rockstar, balancing work toward her A&P certificate while knocking out pilot ratings. Your hard work and dedication continue to impress us every day.

Keep up the great work, we can’t wait to see what’s next! 🔥

🎉✈️ Huge congratulations to Josh on passing his Private Pilot checkride on the first try!

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to training paid off. We’re excited to see where your aviation journey takes you next. Keep up the great work, Josh! 👏

✈️ First Solo Complete! ✈️

A huge congratulations to Leo on completing his very first solo flight! 🎉

This milestone is one every pilot remembers forever, and it’s one that’s earned through hard work, dedication, and consistency. Leo has been showing up day after day, putting in the effort, trusting the process, and continuing to improve with every lesson.

Today, all that hard work paid off as he took to the skies on his own for the very first time. We couldn’t be more proud of this accomplishment and excited to see what’s ahead.

Next stop: Private Pilot Certificate! 🛫

Help us congratulate Leo on this incredible achievement! 👏