Nazeem Rowther
First solo · September 29, 2026Two takeoffs and two landings, alone, in our Piper Warrior as the sun went down over Salinas.
Watch Nazeem’s first soloStudent stories
Every pilot who comes through North Aero has a different reason for starting and a different wall to get over. These are a few of them, in their own words. No scripts, no stock photos, just students who stuck with it and earned their ratings.
Two takeoffs and two landings, alone, in our Piper Warrior as the sun went down over Salinas.
Watch Nazeem’s first solo
“I feel pretty good.” Three takeoffs and three landings, alone, in our Luscombe taildragger.
Watch Hadley’s first solo
“It’s doable. It’s an attainable goal. It’s reasonable to become a pilot in this day and age.”
Read Connor’s story
“Flying at North Aero builds confidence, especially in younger students. In one word, it’s rewarding.”
Read Gabriel’s storyA discovery flight is how nearly everyone here began.