Scheel Passes Private Pilot Checkride At Ozarka College

MELBOURNE, AR  (August 31, 2018) - Justin Scheel of Highland, Arkansas, has officially passed his Private Pilot Checkride! Scheel plans on becoming a CFI so that he can obtain enough hours to fly for a large company such as UPS or Fed Ex. When asked about what it was like passing his checkride, Justin said, "It was a challenging experience that really tested my knowledge as a pilot, and it was an awesome feeling to pass. " His instructor, John Catlett, said, "Justin has worked very hard to obtain his private pilot's license. I have no doubt he will obtain his commercial multi-rating. " Scheel will be continuing his training with Ozarka's aviation program this fall while pursuing his Associates of Applied Science - Commercial Pilot Degree.Upon completion of Ozarka's FAA approved Part 141 flight school, students have the opportunity to complete the multi-engine commercial training at Ozarka College. For more information about flight training at Ozarka College or the aviation program, please call John Catlett, Director of Aviation, at 870-368-7926 or email  flying@ozarka.edu. Discovery flights may also be scheduled with the Ozarka College aviation program.*** PHOTO CAPTION:  (R-L) Scheel shakes hands with Instructor, John Catlett.