Dad went to Canada to learn how to fly with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He took me on my first airplane ride, where I could have a hand on the stick.
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My daddy was a World War I pilot, and I just wanted to be able to fly like he did.
Dad endorsed my learning to fly so he would have a live-in pilot, one he could get in touch with at any time.
My dad has given me the best gift anyone has ever given me. He gave me wings to fly.
Every once in a while, we'd ask my dad if we could get a ride in one of these planes. And, he did take us to the flying club and get us a ride in the Pushpak and a glider that the flying club had.
As a child, I had the opportunity to meet the captain onboard a British Airways flight. It was so exciting to see the cockpit and controls. I was in awe of the captain, and he stamped my log book, which I still have to this day.
My dad was a cross-country truck driver.
He taught me how to fly on my own and learn the tricks.
My father was a military attache, so I've been traveling all my life.
Dad worked his entire career as an aviation technician. Mom was a legal secretary who became a teacher. We lived a simple American life.
I realized how important it was to know something about aviation, and it was something I was interested in, so I followed my brother's footsteps and obtained my pilot's license.
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