Ben Cantrell of Danville, Arkansas, has officially soloed! Cantrell's future plans are to one day become a corporate pilot. When asked about what it was like soloing, Ben said, "It was a fun experience. " His instructor, Tim Ambrose, said, "Ben has been a great student to work with. He soloed with only 7.7 hours of training! I can't wait to see him progress further in his training. " Ben will be continuing his training with Ozarka's aviation program while pursuing his Associates of Applied Science - Commercial Pilot Degree.

Upon completion of Ozarka's FAA approved Part 141 flight school, students have the opportunity to complete the multi-engine commercial training at Ozarka College. For more information about flight training at Ozarka College or the aviation program, please call John Catlett, Director of Aviation, at 870-368-7926 or email  flying@ozarka.edu. Discovery flights may also be scheduled with the Ozarka College aviation program.

*** PHOTO CAPTION:  Ben Cantrell after landing his solo flight.