When Scott McCall was a kid growing up in California, his favorite pastime was flying a Lear 45 on Microsoft Flight Simulator. “My friends were playing Grand Theft Auto, and there I was in the simulator flying across the world,” he says. Scott’s parents recognized his interest in aviation and bought him two introductory flights. “Both of those put everything in motion for me wanting to start flying myself.”
Scott McCall: Living His Childhood Flight Sim Dream
Key Takeaways:
- Scott McCall's lifelong passion for aviation, starting with flight simulators and parental support, led him to pursue a career as a pilot.
- He diligently worked through college to fund flight lessons, progressing from a private pilot and flight instructor through a regional airline (Skywest) to ultimately achieve his dream job as a Delta Air Lines pilot.
- Scott emphasizes that aspiring pilots must be self-driven, work hard, continuously learn, and understand that success in the aviation industry is a challenging but rewarding process requiring dedication.
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