As the Diamond DA42 Twin Star climbed northeast over Florida’s coastline after departing Daytona Beach’s Runway 7L, I grinned empathetically as Will Romualdo’s multiengine CFI student dealt with the process of correctly managing a simulated engine failure from the right seat.
Jumpseat: The American Dream
Key Takeaways:
- Brazilian airline captain Will Romualdo pursued the "American dream," relocating to the U.S. due to frustrations with widespread corruption, crime, and restrictive general aviation in Brazil.
- Despite his prior success, he started over by obtaining an academic visa and working as a flight instructor and check airman at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to achieve permanent residency.
- Will successfully achieved his desired quality of life and professional freedom in the U.S., culminating in receiving his green card and securing a position as an A320 First Officer for Spirit Airlines.
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