Liam (FMA student member) has flown with his grandfather, FMA member Dan Keen since he was five years old. He has attended “Oshkosh” AirVenture 16 out of his 17 years of age and played percussion in the EAA AirVenture Concert Band.
This summer while 16 years old, he started his training for a private pilot certificate with his grandfather as his instructor.
Enrolled in Purdue Aviation’s 141 school in West Lafayette Indiana, Liam soloed on June 24, 2022 in a PA-28-161 and met the requirements of the 141 School on July 22, 2022 except for his age!
With school starting for Liam’s senior year in his home city of San Ramon, California he flew back home and started school.
On his 17th birthday he returned to Indiana and achieved his private pilot certificate.
He even got some Hawker 900 simulator time!
Liam is now looking for some scholarships to continue his flight training!
editors note – Liam and his grandfather, Dan, perform in the percussion section annually in the EAA AirVenture Concert Band directed by Elton Eisele. Unfortunately the last year was 2019. We all hope that the Band returns in 2023.
Welcome to the Cream of the crop Liam.