This weekend I got the chance to do something that I’ve always dreamed of. I piloted my first aircraft! Like most aerospace fanatics, ever since I was a child all I wanted to do was be a pilot. Having family all over Europe, I was constantly traveling and I loved it. I got to fly on planes all the time.
When the time came to choose my career path I tried to make the best decision between becoming a pilot or being an aerospace engineer. Eventually the decision was made to follow engineering and I’m extremely happy that I did! Being able to help design and build beautiful flying machines gives a level of satisfaction that I wouldn’t give up for anything. I did however make myself a promise that I would one day become a pilot, even if only as a hobby. This post outlines the beginning of a dream that will hopefully consume endless beautiful weekends for the rest of my life.
The Michigan Flyers did a phenomenal job of hosting the AIAA event for us this year! Thanks again!!
Discovery flights for the AIAA University of Michigan. I'm flying in the Cessna 172, but we also had a 162 and 152 at our disposal.
Shortly after takeoff you can see the Ann Arbor Airport
Flying over the Big House and Crisler Arena
Whitmore Lake from the sky
Flaps deployed for landing at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport
With a little help from the flight instructor we made it safely back on the ground
