Eli Roper!!!!
✈️ We have another SOLO CONGRATULATIONS in order!
Congratulations, Eli Roper!
Eli completed his first solo flight in N7651X on September 17, 2026, flying from KONX Runway 23 with winds 200° at 5 knots.
Eli is a student at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in the Aviation Science program and is working hard toward earning his Private Pilot Certificate. Originally from Morganton, NC, he is also a member of the Lower Creek Aviation Club – NC27.
Eli, we’re happy to have you flying with Morning View Aviation! You’re making great progress, and your focus and hard work are showing. We look forward to helping you keep that momentum going as you continue toward your Private Pilot Certificate.
Keep up the great work—and congratulations on a milestone you’ll never forget!
🛩️ First solo complete!
Josh Losey
Our newest SOLO CONGRATULATIONS goes out to Josh Losey!
Josh solo’d in N7651X on September 7, 2026. KONX Runway 5 with winds 090 @ 4 kts.
Josh is an active-duty Navy Electrician and is shaping up to be a solid aviator. He got his start in Florida with a few different flight schools until the US Navy brought him to Norfolk, VA. We’re glad to have you up here Josh and we’re excited that you chose Currituck to continue your aviation journey! With over 10 years since his last flight, Josh jumped back in, got his wings working, and showed ONX how it’s done!... keep up the great progression Josh! Next stop, Private Pilot!
We have a new private pilot!
Braden Bewley.... August 15, 2026
Our Newest Private Pilot — Braden Bewley!
I first met Braden last summer, on August 14, 2025. After learning about his interest in aerospace and aviation, I suggested that he come take a flight with Morning View Aviation. Two days later, on August 16, Braden took that first flight.
Before long, Braden decided he wanted to earn his Private Pilot Certificate—and set an ambitious goal of completing his training during his 2026 summer break from college.
That would require a demanding schedule, but Braden stepped up to the challenge. He began an intensive training schedule at the end of May and worked hard day after day. By mid-June, he had completed his first solo and continued progressing through cross-country flying, night operations, and the many other skills and requirements of the Private Pilot training program.
On August 15, 2026—almost one year to the day after that first flight—Braden successfully completed his checkride and became a Private Pilot!
Throughout his training, Braden demonstrated the knowledge, skill, judgment, and commitment to safety expected of a Private Pilot, culminating in demonstrating those abilities to an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner.
Way to go, Braden! Congratulations from your friends at Currituck (KONX) and the entire Morning View Aviation family!
Braden Bewley
*****1st SOLO***** June 13, 2026 - Winds 280 @ 3 mph
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! to our newest solo goes out to Braden Bewley!
Braden solo’d in N5046A on June 13th, 2026. Runway 23 with winds 280 @ 3 kts.
Braden is a 2nd year in the Aerospace Engineering School at University of VA. His interest in aviation got sparked with a Discovery Flight last summer, 2025, before embarking on his collegiate journey at UVA. Once the bug set in, he contacted Morning View Aviation to figure out how feasible it would be to earn his Private Pilot Certificate during summer break. Braden is working very hard and studying, coming to lessons prepared, flying often, and he’s applying all the principals of required focus, and is well on track to earn his certificate this summer. Congratulations Braden!... Great work in the air and in the traffic pattern… let’s keep the focus and get through the next steps and accomplish this awesome feat!
Solo's, check-rides, and other accomplishments
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We have a new SOLO pilot at Currituck!
In customary 1st solo tradition, we'll cut, notate with details, and keep part of the back of your 1st solo t-shirt (t-shirt provided as part of your student kit) and we'll post it for all to see, until the day the FAA provides you with a temporary Private Pilot Certificate ... See our latest Student Pilot Accomplishments
Erik Langenbacher
Solo March 10, 2026
N5046A - RW 23 KONX
Winds 140 @ 3 kts
A big CONGRATULATIONS! to our newest solo goes out to Erik Langenbacher!
Erik solo’d in N5046A on March 10, 2026. Runway 23 with winds 140 @ 3 kts.
Erik is a retired USCG, commercial, instrument rated, fixed wing pilot with rotorcraft commercial, instrument, and CFI ratings, mostly flying T-34, and MH-65’s. Erik came to Morning View Aviation to get back into general aviation after a 20-year gap of flying fixed wing, with the desire to continue use of his fixed wing ratings for personal use, taking trips, and enjoying time in the sky. Erik has excelled at recurrency training, and through consistent effort, we have been able to knock off the 20 years of rust, a little at a time, and uncover, and renew, a solid level of foundational skill and confidence. Congratulations Erik!... Great work in the air. Keep learning!