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[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

This is not tax. My son took two checkrides last week on his 17th birthday and received his private pilot's license in the morning and his instrument rating in the afternoon. He had already passed the written exams. That is the first day that he could legally receive them according to FAA rules. His dad are I were his first passengers without an instructor last week. I have been terrified of flying all my life, but I actually enjoyed myself some as long as I was in the front seat. I can't stand the back seat, because I am too claustrophobic. Thanks for letting me brag. He was on a local TV station here the next day.

Bonnie

[Catherine]

This is not tax. My son took two checkrides last week on his 17th birthday and received his private pilot's license in the morning and his instrument rating in the afternoon. He had already passed the written exams. That is the first day that he could legally receive them according to FAA rules. His dad are I were his first passengers without an instructor last week. I have been terrified of flying all my life, but I actually enjoyed myself some as long as I was in the front seat. I can't stand the back seat, because I am too claustrophobic. Thanks for letting me brag. He was on a local TV station here the next day.

Bonnie

Congratulations, Bonnie -- you must be SO very proud!!! Congratulations also to your son, as he has worked long and hard for this. One of my husband's best friends from high school got his private pilot's license on his birthday (the day he was old enough) as well, and he has been a professional pilot all his adult life.

Catherine

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

Catherine, Andrew's plan is to be a professional pilot for a career. His instructor wants him to get his commercial license when he turns 18 and then his Certified Flight Instructor ASAP after that so that he can make some more money while he is in college. We are very proud.

[rfassett]

Congratulations to son, Mom and Dad. Your son did what I always wished I had done. I waited way too long to get my license and I just cring at the thought of all of those clouds that went by without me poking a hole in them.

I KNOW how much work is involved and your son truly is to be commended.

And congratulations to Mom for stepping out. There is no greater thrill than flying in a single engine airplane. OK, landing is pretty special too.

The greatest thrill of all though, is the very first time that the instructor gets out of the plane and says "go fly". That very, very first solo landing is something you never forget.

Congrats again. May he always "keep the dirty side down"!

[JohnH]

Congratulations. You're obviously very proud of him and you have every right to be.

Best way to overcome a fear of flying is to realize that when you travel by air, the most dangeous part of the trip is the drive to and from the airport in your car.

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

Thanks! I just wish he worked as hard on his school work as he does studying to fly. He has wanted this since he was a very little boy.

[Lion EA]

Congratulations! Enjoy your son's successes (because YOU had a part in them,too!). Gives a whole new meaning to your child flying the coop.

[MargaretMort]

Congratulations to all of you. My husband was a fighter pilot and I was never really sure man was meant to fly. His life long dream had been to fly and he was able to live it. Your son had a goal and met it. Can't really ask for more than that. MM

[BulldogTom]

Bonnie, are you saying you are not a back seat driver? Somehow I just don't believe you.

Congratulations to your son on this accomplishment.

Tom

Lodi, CA

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

Tom, I am a terrible back and front seat driver. I hate having the yoke and pedals in front of me, because if it's bumpy I might grab them. He wanted me to take the yoke to show me that I wouldn't crash it immediately, but I'm not ready for that yet.

Bonnie

[Kea]

Congrats!

[RitaB]

That's great, Bonnie! Been thinking I need to see the Grand Canyon one of these days. Maybe he will be my ride out there!

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Congratulations, indeed, to the family and especially to your son for this wonderful accomplishment. It's always so gratifying to see young folks these days who are truly motivated and determined to achieve lofty goals!

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

Thanks everyone.

Bonnie

[DougO]

Thanks everyone.

Bonnie

Great news for you and your family Bonnie. I did see Andrew on the news the other night but never dreamed his story was related to one of my fellow tax preparers. Congratulations to him and to you and your hubby. May he continue his effort to reach his future goals and make himself as well as the Omaha area proud !!

DougO

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

Thanks, Doug. We are pretty proud of him. I'm glad that he loves flying, because they sure don't make as much money as they used to, so at least he should love going to work.

[DougO]

Thanks, Doug. We are pretty proud of him. I'm glad that he loves flying, because they sure don't make as much money as they used to, so at least he should love going to work.

Where does he do most of his flying out of - does he use the Millard airport at all? Just curious as we are in that area and see all those planes coming and going every day.

DougO

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

He flies mainly out of Eppley. He flies around Millard a lot because we live here. Someone shot into his plane Saturday night with a green laser from around 156th and Center. Thankfully, it hit his passenger's headset and didn't hit anyone in the eyes. He does practice touch and goes at Millard. It sure would have saved on gas if he had flown out of Millard, but since he started flying when he was 15, I went with the Flight Nebraska Group for a school, because I really like and trusted the instructors. They have been good to him and hired him on part time so that he could get employee rates.