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Video: Six-Year-Old's Joyous First Flight

By Shayla Silva / Published: Mar 07, 2013
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Six-year-old Lainey Woodson never had an interest in flying, until her first flight on Oct. 5, 2012. The youngest of four, she was always scared of flying, unlike her older siblings.
 
On a clear October day, her family traveled out to York, South Carolina (01SC), to the grass strip for a picnic and an afternoon of fun. That's when her father, Bobby Woodson, decided to duct-tape his GoPro video camera to his 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC, in which he soloed on his 16th birthday at the same grass strip, and capture the wonderful moment of Lainey's first flight. And her reaction, well, it speaks for itself. But it's sure to remind you of that unforgettable feeling of what it's like to fly.
 

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Lukeman's picture

Absolutely beautiful...

Chris Donawho's picture

That was incredible. It really does hit home at the end when you start to realize that, despite all we do to try to prevent it, we all eventually forget what got us in the air in the first place.

On a second note, this is great for GA altogether. Hook em while they're young!

N3922B's picture

Not a multi million dollar jet. Not a glass cockpit. Just a simple little airplane is all it takes.
Loved it!

BillFishJr's picture

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ANYone who watches this is does not Grin...is dead.
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(anyone who watches this and cries....is very much alive.)
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aloftagain's picture

Awesome, heart-warming and inspiring. Lainey's enthusiasm and joy are infectious. What a perfect first flight - in a Champ, from a grass runway. (A Cub would have been just as good. I've flown and still love both.) I hope she solos in the same plane 10 years from now.

pepito9's picture

Crying my pants off here, i just did the same thing with my 5 year old daughter 3 weeks ago on an ultralight.

JunkinsMD's picture

Wow...

The song is great, too. Does anyone know the name of the song?

DigDug's picture

The song is "Linger" by the Cranberries.

lougregoire's picture

Words just can't do that video justice. Thanks for posting it....

Adrianb's picture

What a remarkable video showing how a parents love and passion of a wonderful sport passes to his child. I received notice in my Flying e-news and had to watch this video, more then once.

Mr. Woodson - thank you. You sir are one in a million. The joy in your face tells the whole story.

Congratulations Lainey!

Thank you both for making my day a happy and pleasant one.

Illflyaway's picture

Priceless video which brought back wonderful memories and tears. So thankful for a dad who spent time taking his daughter flying in an Aeronica Champ and I'm sure your daughter will be too. Missing him and those days alot. Thank you for sharing this!

thesilverring's picture

Thank you so much for posting this. I had to tell my wife I had something in my eye.

JunkinsMD's picture

Thanks, DigDug!

Jielias's picture

I felt compelled to write a comment (while wiping a couple of tears out...!)
Reminded me when I first took my son (3 year old the time) on his first flight.
Thanks a lot!

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