Education 15 February 2017

Newman takes first solo flight as student pilot at UC Clermont

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Edwin "Ed" Newman III soloed in a single-engine aircraft on Feb. 6.

This was Newman’s first flight as a student pilot without his instructor in the aircraft.

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Newman, a resident of Hillsboro, is enrolled in the Aviation Technology Program at the University of Cincinnati - Clermont College. The laboratory portion of the program is taught at the Clermont County Airport.

A video of Newman’s first solo flight can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ3DDYA5PO8&feature=youtu.be.

When Newman completes the two-year program through the University of Cincinnati - Clermont College, he will have earned an associate of applied science degree and a commercial pilot certificate.

For more information about professional pilot training in the Aviation Technology Program at the University of Cincinnati - Clermont, visit www.ucclermont.edu or call 513-732-5200.

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