Plains local completes pilot certification

BILLINGS – Wyatt Nagy has completed his FAA private pilot certificate at Rocky Mountain College. Wyatt is the son of Patrick and Lillian Nagy of Plains, Mont., and is a freshman majoring in aeronautical science at Rocky Mountain College.

The aeronautical science program includes a four-year baccalaureate degree that prepares graduates for careers as professional pilots.

Nagy plans to complete his instrument rating this year, which will include training in glass cockpit aircraft, as another milestone toward his goal of flying for a regional airline in the Western U.S. Nagy graduated from Hot Springs High School.

Approximately 100 students are enrolled in the aviation program at Rocky Mountain College, making it one of the largest academic programs at the College. Founded in 1878, RMC is Montana’s oldest institution of higher education.

The College prides itself on its unique tradition of educating leaders and professionals through academic excellence, transformational learning, and shared responsibility and stewardship.

A private, liberal arts-rooted college offering more than 50 major concentrations, RMC has a diverse population of approximately 1,000 students who represent 48 states and 22 countries.

RMC also offers distinctive undergraduate programs in aviation and equestrian studies along with graduate programs in accountancy, physician assistant studies, and educational leadership.

For more information visit www.rocky.edu.