It all started with a father and daughter bonding experience that was part of a much bigger plan. Call it parent’s intuition, V’s father knew she would love a career as a pilot if he could just give her a glimpse of what it was like. He was right! V joins us to share how his plan unfolded and ultimately lead her to the coveted role of a pilot.

Check out the FAA’s Pilots Portal where you’ll find information on certification, training, and the safety standards all pilots must know, consider, and meet to be airworthy at https://www.faa.gov/pilots.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:06 Learn About FAA’s Pilots Portal
1:48 Moment V Knew She Wanted to be a Pilot
2:30 Transitioning From Office Job to the Flightdeck
3:52 How V’s Father Inspired Her Pilot Journey
4:47 Getting to Know the Aviation Community
5:32 Diversity Experience at Flight School
7:33 Accomplishment of Getting Private Pilot Certificate
8:23 First Solo Flight Memories
9:24 The Pilot’s Pathway Into Commercial
10:00 How Pilots Get Flight Hours
11:31 Advice to Future Aviators
12:23 FAA Pilots Portal PSA
13:01 Wrap Up and Teaser

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