Learning to fly is simply too expensive, especially for young people … or at least that’s the complaint the industry hears again and again. Julia Lair, a high school sophomore in Sioux Falls South Dakota understands budget concerns, as well as any other fledgling aviator, but she didn’t let the cost become a barrier to her dream of becoming a pilot.
An Economical First Solo
Key Takeaways:
- High school sophomore Julia Lair successfully soloed a Cessna 172 on her 16th birthday, demonstrating that high costs don't have to be a barrier to learning to fly.
- She achieved this by utilizing the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), which offers significantly lower aircraft rental rates, volunteer instructors, and scholarships to make flight training more accessible.
- With her pilot father as her instructor, Julia aims for a career as a military fighter or test pilot and an aeronautical engineer, encouraging others to join aviation organizations like CAP.
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