NewsJune 13, 2005
Local Civil Air Patrol teenager makes solo flight
Micah LaVanchy of Jackson, a 16-year-old Civil Air Patrol Cadet captain, completed his first solo flight in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. He and his flight instructor, Capt. Mark Rhodes, are both members of CAP Trail of Tears Composite Squadron of Merit for 2005, located in Cape Girardeau. LaVanchy is the cadet commander of this squadron and plans to obtain his private pilot license soon...
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Micah LaVanchy of Jackson, a 16-year-old Civil Air Patrol Cadet captain, completed his first solo flight in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
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He and his flight instructor, Capt. Mark Rhodes, are both members of CAP Trail of Tears Composite Squadron of Merit for 2005, located in Cape Girardeau. LaVanchy is the cadet commander of this squadron and plans to obtain his private pilot license soon.
LaVancy is a high school junior, educated at home. He is the son of Neil and Rita LaVanchy.
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