Ryan Young

[bill rutherford]

My grandson Ryan Young soloed in my Cessna 152 today. He is working on his private and doing very well . It's been many years since I have instructed and on some of the maneuvers he is doing better than me. But then again in c/l stunt he passed me up many years ago. I was concerned he would quit after winning jr. at the worlds in 2010. He still flies with us but not as much. I guess I'm a pretty lucky grandpa.   Bill Rutherford

[Brett Buck]

My grandson Ryan Young soloed in my Cessna 152 today. He is working on his private and doing very well . It's been many years since I have instructed and on some of the maneuvers he is doing better than me. But then again in c/l stunt he passed me up many years ago. I was concerned he would quit after winning jr. at the worlds in 2010. He still flies with us but not as much. I guess I'm a pretty lucky grandpa.   Bill Rutherford

     You are indeed. Ryan is one fine young man, and Grampa Bill can take more than a little credit for it. Give him my congratulations on his solo!

     Brett

[Mike Keville]

Way to go, Ryan!  I remember when I soloed in a C-150 back in 1967.  It's a beginning.  Keep going!

[Norm Faith Jr.]

I know the feeling Bill, however it wasn't my grandson, but my son. He was a Junior Champion in AMA Rat, but later on became more interested in sports than model airplanes. It was a grand day when he first soloed. He now has his commercial, AP/ IA and owns the FBO. I'm hoping that one of my grandsons would show the interest your Ryan has. Congratulations to you and Ryan both.
Norm

[Mike Scholtes]

Get him into a taildragger to learn how to REALLY fly! But even with a nosewheel under him, congrats and salutations. I hope he sticks with it and starts work on an instrument rating to assure a long safe life as a pilot.

[Joe Gilbert]

Good show young man I am proud of you. Bill bring him to Tulsa and we will take him up in the cub.

[Paul Taylor]

Cool!

[Ted Fancher]

Congratulations to both of you.  What a team!!

Ted

[Crist Rigotti]

Nicely done!

[MarcusCordeiro]

Cool!!!!!!!!

Marcus

[john e. holliday]

Way to go Grandpa,   Tell Ryan, just like stunt, when the engine goes silent, you have to land.   

[Dale Barry]

Bill,
 You are lucky,my grandson has talent,just not much interest.Too many other things going on.

[Larry Fernandez]

Congrats to Ryan!!!

The night I soloed was one of the most exciting moments of my life.

Did you cut off the back of his shirt?

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

[Matt Colan]

Way to go Ryan!!! I remember my first solo vividly and it's one of the most awesome experiences I've ever had.

Congrats to you Bill on teaching him! You must be on cloud 9

[bill rutherford]

 Gee thanks for all the nice comments. No I did not cut of his shirt tail. When I soloed I missed that and so did he. Grandpa Bill

[Les McDonald]

A perfect example of good people accomplishing great milestones in life.

[Larry Fruits]

Congratulations to both Ryan and Bill. Shared accomplishments, and building memories that will last a lifetime.

 Larry Fruits