Zane Stevens of Wilmington earned his commercial pilot certificate on April 20 after passing an oral exam and a flight exam with a Federal Aviation Administration-designated flight examiner. Stevens completed his flight training at Sporty’s Academy at the Clermont County Airport.
With his certificate, Stevens is able to carry passengers and cargo for hire, in both favorable and poor weather conditions. The aircraft that Stevens used for his flight training can carry four people and cruises at nearly 140 miles per hour.
Anyone interested in more information about learning to fly may visit www.sportysacademy.com or call Sporty’s Academy at 513-735-9500.
Wilmington resident Zane Stevens, left, with instructor Cody Chesher immediately following his flight.
