Go Fund Me: Future Pilot #SoloBy30

I can’t believe I’ll be turning 30 soon! I’m nearly a dinosaur, but I feel young (when I’m not tearing my quads from playing football without warming up). As they say, “you are as old as you feel”… Am I being a bit over-dramatic? Likely!

After debating it for sometime, I have decided to launch a ‘Go Fund Me’ campaign, in celebration of my 3 decades on the planet. I look forward to sharing more updates with you over the coming weeks.

IN BRIEF

Last year, I made the bold and probably crazy idea to start living in my car to put the extra cash towards achieving my childhood dream of becoming a pilot. Despite all the concerns, I knew this was the only way to truly kickstart my journey towards my dream.

The commitment and sacrifice I have made since last year has allowed me to make amazing progress towards my dream.  However, with only a teaching assistant’s salary and an hourly training cost of £180 (travel and equipment not included), progress has been slower than ideal.

This year, it is my goal to have my first solo flight by my 30th birthday, on 8th June 2021. This means, my instructor will allow me to fly the airplane alone, while he supervises from the ground. It’s one the most exciting phases of training – like a child taking its first steps!

I am only 10 Flying hours away from my first solo. Your financial gift will help make my dream come true, on one of the most significant years of my life.

THE BREAKDOWN
10 Flying Hours : £1,800
Class 2 Medical :  £200
Total                            £2,000

DEADLINE: 1st June 2021

I’ve been sharing my journey on YouTube, so you will be able to share in this exciting experience with me, seeing first-hand the life-changing impact of your financial gift of any amount.

Seriously, every little helps. If you can’t give, please do share my campaign with someone who might. Thank you in advance!

👉🏾Go Fund Me Campaign 👈🏾

👉🏾YouTube👈🏾

👉🏾instagram 👈🏾

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MY PROGRESS SO FAR

The last year brought many milestones. I had my first official flying lesson, I performed my first take off and landing as well as achieving a first time pass in 3 exams. I have 6 left to complete, before qualifying for a Private Pilot’s License. This, in itself, is waaay more progress than all the previous years put together!

In addition to that, I got myself a new laptop and basic flight simulator equipment. This would allow me to practice and maintain my skill in between lessons (useful during lockdowns!). Using the flight sim also means that I spend less time being bamboozled in the cockpit and more time refining what I already practised.

My GoPro and action cameras, bought over the last year, have allowed me to review and milk each flying lesson. In turn, this allows to make the most amount of progress possible. It also means that I can post on instagram and YouTube, where you can follow my adventure. 

What’s Next?

After my first solo flight, I will have around 30 more hours to complete before becoming eligible for a Private Pilot’s License.

Eventually, I hope to become a commercial pilot and work as a flying instructor, combining my passion for aviation wit my passion for teaching. For now that’s a long ways off. I would settle for a solo flight by the 8th of June. That’s what I will be preparing for.

In the distant (but not too distant) future, once I have my licenses, I hope to do outreach work to young people who may find themselves in disadvantaged positions. I hope that my story will encourage and inspire them to go after their dreams, early on, despite how impossible it might seem.

A statement in the book, ‘Key Person of Influence’, has stuck with me since the day I read. The author said, “Choose a game you are willing to play, win or lose”. Flying training, this is the game I have decided to play, win or lose. I hope that you will help me win. 

Your financial gift, of any amount, will go a long way in helping me realise my dream. I hope that you will support me on my journey. I look forward to giving you updates each step of the journey. 

Seriously, every little helps. If you can’t give, please do share my campaign with someone who might. Thank you in advance!

DEADLINE: 1st June 2021

👉🏾Go Fund Me Campaign 👈🏾

👉🏾YouTube👈🏾

👉🏾instagram 👈🏾