Justin Heitmeyer, right, with instructor Charissa Dyer-Kendler immediately following his checkride.
Justin Heitmeyer earned his Private pilot certificate on Oct. 31.

To obtain his Private certificate, Justin passed an oral and a flight exam with a Federal Aviation Administration designated flight examiner. Justin is enrolled in the Professional Pilot Program at the University of Cincinnati.

The laboratory portion of the Professional Pilot Program is taught at the Clermont County Airport.

When he completes the two-year program through the University of Cincinnati, he will have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree and a Commerical pilot certificate.

For more information about professional pilot training at the University of Cincinnati, visit www.ucclermont.edu or call 513.732.5200.