Lucas (pictured on the right) with instructor Tim Pence immediately following his Private checkride.

Lucas Herron earned his Private pilot certificate on June 27, 2017. To obtain his Private certificate, Lucas passed an oral and a flight exam with a Federal Aviation Administration designated flight examiner. Lucas, a resident of Batavia, OH, completed his flight training at Sporty’s Academy, located at the Clermont County Airport.

Lucas (pictured on the right) with instructor Tim Pence immediately following his Private checkride.

With his Private pilot certificate, Lucas is able to carry passengers in favorable weather conditions. The aircraft that Lucas used for his flight training can carry four people and cruises at nearly 140 miles per hour.

Lucas Herron has now joined the ranks of nearly 600,000 U.S. licensed pilots who learned to fly for the challenge and adventure. Anyone interested in more information about learning to fly may visit www.sportysacademy.com or call Sporty’s Academy at 513.735.9500.