Gilbert International Airpark

Kyle soloed the family's 1946 Piper J3C-65 Cub at Aiken Regional Airport (AIK) on December 27, 2025. Flight Instructor and proud Dad, Albert Hibpshman.

Member Spotlight: Jeanette Hibpshman

South Carolina's newest Designated Pilot Examiner: Jeanette Hibpshman!

Jeanette earned her FAA designation February 10th, 2025. She is shown here with a newly certificated Private Pilot.

Member Spotlight: Nic Smoak

Gilbert's newest ATP: Nic Smoak!

Nic earned his Airline Transport Pilot Certificate on January 25th, 2025, complete with an Airbus 320 Type Rating!!!

Member Spotlight: Nic Smoak

Gilbert's newest Commercial AMEL Pilot: Nic Smoak!

Nic passed his Commercial AMEL practical on Monday, July 11, 2022. Shown here with DPE Joey Rogers.

Commercial Multiengine Training

I keep telling you, I can't turn that engine on until I get a multiengine certificate!

Multi Time!

Here's Nic already logging some more multi time in a Beech B100.

Member Spotlight: Justin Hibpshman

Private Pilot ASEL!

Initial Solo: 9-11-21

Private Pilot ASEL!

Justin Hibpshman passed his Private Pilot practical on Friday, June 3, 2022.

Initial Solo: 9-11-21

Private Pilot ASEL!

Justin - ready for the DPE!

Initial Solo: 9-11-21

Shown here with CFI Jeanette Hibpshman.

Happy Birthday!

Debbie Hardy - February 14

Dan Smith - February 18