Proud Granny Celebrates First Flight

When Ryan Goddard earned his pilot’s license near his home in British Columbia earlier this year, he knew who would be among his first passengers.

Russ Niles

Wednesday, May 08, 2024 at 02:56 PM ET

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Colleen Goddard, 96, and her grandson Ryan. [YouTube screenshot]

Key Takeaways:

96-year-old Colleen Goddard was her grandson Ryan's first passenger after he earned his pilot's license.
Colleen, a positive influence who inspired Ryan to fly, expressed profound joy and gratitude during their scenic flight.
A video documenting their heartwarming flight in a Cessna 172 from Campbell River Airport became a local viral sensation.

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For 96-year-old Colleen Goddard, there’s no expiration date on enthusiasm, especially when it comes to her grandson Ryan.

So when the younger Goddard earned his pilot’s license near his home in British Columbia, Canada, earlier this year, he knew who would be among his first passengers. The duo slipped the surly bonds together in a Cessna 172 from Campbell River Airport (CYBL), and Ryan’s two-camera video of the flight has become a local viral sensation on Vancouver Island.