From CJ Andy’s CFI at the BFC:  After a long summer and fall of college classes and a full-time work schedule, Andy Bravo has some how managed to squeeze in flight training and the extra study that comes along with learning to fly. He is an excellent flight student, and understands that the learning never stops. He has also been able to share his passion of flight with his little sister Victoria, who has been able to join big brother on a couple of his training flights. The time finally came for Andy, the time each and every pilot will always remember, the day the instructor climbs out of the airplane and says, “Ok, she’s all yours, enjoy your first solo!” After making a couple landings to polish up for the big moment, Andy’s instructor C.J. Martin gave him the big hand shake and one last vote of confidence, and Andy blasted off runway 30 at Minter Field in N73977 all by himself. Unfortunately, an elephant wandered out onto the runway which forced a go-around on his first solo approach, but the next three landings were flawless! He returned to Meadows Field as the newest person in the world to fly a machine away from the earth by themselves, got a “Congratulations” from the tower, and was met by his very proud family who was anxiously awaiting his arrival. GREAT JOB ANDY, keep up the good work and never stop learning!