Ghoncheh on fire!

In just the first five months of 2026, Marin Treasurer Ghoncheh Angha has achieved both her Instrument and Commercial ratings!

In January, she earned her Instrument Rating, one of the more demanding milestones in flight training due to the high workload and precision required.

Thanks to thorough preparation with

her instructor, she completed a check ride that the examiner described as one of the best-prepared he had seen. Despite a last-minute route change due to weather, she quickly briefed new instrument approaches and successfully completed the ride in overcast conditions, making the accomplishment especially rewarding.

In May, she earned her Commercial Pilot Certificate, an exciting step toward becoming a professional pilot. The check ride emphasized smoothness, precision, and professionalism in both knowledge and flying skills. With ideal weather and quiet airspace, the experience was both challenging and enjoyable, and it marked another meaningful milestone in her aviation journey. Massive congratulations to her.