Sitting Governor Receives Helicopter Pilots
License
Governor George Ervin Perdue III (Sonny) of Georgia has
added Private Rotorcraft Helicopter privileges in a Robinson R44 to his
pilot’s license July 22nd. The Governor is an accomplished pilot
holding a Commercial certificate with Single and Multi-engine ratings.
He has over 2800 total hours.
Ron Carroll on Left with Governor Sonny Perdue
Photo
By Sheri Christianson, Aerial Innovations of Georgia
The Governor took his training at Blue Ridge
Helicopters, Inc. in Lawrenceville, GA with the owner Ronald E. Carroll.
Ron is an active member of the Atlanta Helicopter Pilots Association
and a Ten Thousand (10,000) hour Helicopter pilot. Blue Ridge
Helicopters has a Frasca Simulator and is a Robinson Authorized Service
Center.
The Governor dedicated his vacation time to accomplishing
his solo requirements and amassed a total of 66 hours before he was
ready to take the check ride. Ron commented that the Governor is “one of
the most genuine persons that I have had the pleasure of teaching, a
true aviation enthusiast.”
He plans to continue developing his
helicopter proficiency by working on additional ratings. Some lucky
sightseer or photographer may show up at the airport one day and find
out his pilot is none other than the Governor.