Growing up, Laura never knew she could have the aviation life. After making her own discoveries as a flight attendant and a pilot, she wants to help others find their way, as an aviation author. This “Why I Fly” story was made possible through a grant from The Ohio Department of Education and a partnership…
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From flying worldwide to serving with a solid team, aviation is the life for Brooke Desrochers. Brooke joined the Navy in her youth and is now a Navy squadron commander! This “Why I Fly” story was made possible through a grant from The Ohio Department of Education and a partnership with the National Aviation Hall of…
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Skydiver pilot Emily can’t get enough aviating. From A&P instructing to managing engine maintenance to flying air races, Emily has accomplished quite a bit in aviation. However, she always wants more! This “Why I Fly” story was made possible through a grant from The Ohio Department of Education and a partnership with the National Aviation…
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After accidentally taking the aviation technician path, Mel The Traveler decided to also fly planes, not just fix them. Along with being an aircraft technical instructor, he’s a pilot, flight instructor and an aviation influencer! This “Why I Fly” story was made possible through a grant from The Ohio Department of Education and a partnership…
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Always wanting to find a life in aviation, Ivy finally found one with Cirrus Aircraft. She works as the director of their SR Product Line, among many other responsibilities, flying air-to-air photo missions. This “Why I Fly” story was made possible through a grant from The Ohio Department of Education and a partnership with the…
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Raised in a flying family, Pete combines his love of aviation with his communications skills in his professional work; as aviation correspondent and journalist for CNN . This Why I Fly was made possible through a grant from The Ohio Department of Education and a partnership with the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Hemlock Films, and…
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Jenna’s passion for aviation led her to getting her license and now helping others into their own airplane….as a delivery pilot with Cirrus Aircraft. She started working on her pilot license in high school and received her license a month after graduating. Jenna hit the ground running and has been flying ever since. This Why…
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Always interested in flying, Laura and Alex raced in the air for themselves and their school; Kent State University Admissions……and won! This Why I Fly was made possible through a grant from The Ohio Department of Education and a partnership with Hemlock Films. For more information, please visit: https://whyiflyseries.com/ Hemlock Films Ohio Department of Education…
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Dewey is a corporate pilot and flies all over the world. He wanted to be a Barnstormer from a young age and flies because he loves it. This is why he flies! This Why I Fly was made possible through a grant from The Ohio Department of Education in partnership with the National Aviation Hall…
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Inspired at a young age to become involved in aviation, Larry volunteers at the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing museum located in South Saint Paul, MN. His flying has taken a backseat to a different passion; aircraft maintenance for an historic WWII B-25 Mitchell bomber.