Flying an Airplane by Myself - My First Solo As a 16 Year Old

As a young boy, I gazed ever skyward and forever dreamed of slipping the bonds of earth. My ever present dream for flight has taken me on a journey through challenges, perseverance, encouragement and excitement. This is the story of my first solo flight.
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