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Gabrielle:
I am not really sure when my interests in aviation came about. What I am sure about is my
passion for it. It is a reoccurring thought that runs through my mind every hour of the day. To
me, aviation is like water: I must have it every day to survive!
I have worked since I was 15, doing whatever I could in aviation to bring my dreams
closer. I was the young one who did all of the odd jobs around the FBO and actually enjoyed
them! When I finally earned enough to go up for a flight lesson, I savored every minute in that
Cessna because I knew that it would be the gateway to my future. I had a dream, even back
then, that I would get my license and go on into commercial aviation. That was my goal, and I
was going to get there no matter what obstacles stood in front of me.
I have given up the most crucial teenage party times to study for flying. I was aiming for the
straight A's when my fellow classmates were just fine with a C average. I knew that, in order
for people to take me seriously, I needed to take life seriously and study. Most of the
knowledge I have from those long days has given me a tremendous lead among my
classmates!
As a representative for Girls with Wings, I see myself as an inspiration because I know
what it is like to have to work for what you want in life. It is difficult, and it can be
discouraging, but the end result is that much more rewarding. Knowing that you have reached
a goal with help from others and dedication on your part is so gratifying. I would love to inspire
another girl to start flying because it brings my life so much peace and happiness.
I have a feeling that I will never learn everything about flying. I know that will always be a
student pilot. To me, that isn't an obstacle, it's a challenge that I am more than willing to take
on. There are so many new airplanes and new theories to play with, and I am ready to start!
I am not really sure when my interests in aviation came about. What I am sure about is my
passion for it. It is a reoccurring thought that runs through my mind every hour of the day. To
me, aviation is like water: I must have it every day to survive!
I have worked since I was 15, doing whatever I could in aviation to bring my dreams
closer. I was the young one who did all of the odd jobs around the FBO and actually enjoyed
them! When I finally earned enough to go up for a flight lesson, I savored every minute in that
Cessna because I knew that it would be the gateway to my future. I had a dream, even back
then, that I would get my license and go on into commercial aviation. That was my goal, and I
was going to get there no matter what obstacles stood in front of me.
I have given up the most crucial teenage party times to study for flying. I was aiming for the
straight A's when my fellow classmates were just fine with a C average. I knew that, in order
for people to take me seriously, I needed to take life seriously and study. Most of the
knowledge I have from those long days has given me a tremendous lead among my
classmates!
As a representative for Girls with Wings, I see myself as an inspiration because I know
what it is like to have to work for what you want in life. It is difficult, and it can be
discouraging, but the end result is that much more rewarding. Knowing that you have reached
a goal with help from others and dedication on your part is so gratifying. I would love to inspire
another girl to start flying because it brings my life so much peace and happiness.
I have a feeling that I will never learn everything about flying. I know that will always be a
student pilot. To me, that isn't an obstacle, it's a challenge that I am more than willing to take
on. There are so many new airplanes and new theories to play with, and I am ready to start!
