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:
- Julia Lair, a high school sophomore, soloed a Cessna 172 on her 16th birthday, demonstrating that learning to fly is achievable despite common cost concerns.
- She accomplished this by utilizing the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), which offers significantly reduced flight costs ($80/hour for the plane, donated instructor time) and a scholarship.
- Driven by a passion for aviation and a goal to pursue a military flying career, Julia encourages other young people to get involved in programs like CAP, emphasizing effort and time over cost as the key to success.
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