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My name is Ricki Racker and I am a Private Pilot.  I soloed on my 16th
Birthday!  I am a senior in high school and I currently live in Jupiter,
Florida on an airpark. I moved to Florida about 6 years ago from
Brooklyn New York.  I have a Jack Russell Terrier and her name is
Skylie.  

My dad has been my greatest role model.  He has supported me in
every way possible in order for me to reach my dream.  Ever since I
was little, we always go flying together.  While living in Brooklyn, I
remember driving out to Republic Airport to go flying on Sundays.  We
have years of memories flying to new places including the Bahamas
and Canada.  

Becoming a Private Pilot was the greatest task that I ever
accomplished.  I learned that I can do absolutely anything I put my
mind to.  

I took lessons at North County Airport (F45) with an awesome
instructor, Joe Gemma.  I flew a Cessna 152, N6641H at Sunquest
Aviation.  Now I have my own Cessna 152, N5174B.
Flying will always be a hobby, something I do for fun.  As a senior in high school, I am applying to various colleges to determine what I want
to do for the rest of my life.  Currently I am working on my instrument training. I hope to one day run my own aviation related business.

I get a bunch of reactions from people when they learn that I am a pilot.  The two most common questions are, "So you can like really fly all
by yourself?" or "Did you actually land all by yourself?"

BONUS

What activities do you suggest for young children or young adults to prepare them for a career like yours? What are your
future plans?
Take advantage of every opportunity available to you. Find something you are passionate about and always follow through
with it to the best of your ability.  

Please contact me with any questions,
tiki747@aol.com.