My mom was a flight attendant for American Airlines, so I have basically grown up on planes. Similar to @BP-Aviation I would always fly as a child to visit grandparents. I got my aviation dream when I was probably 5 or 6 years old, sitting at the window seat watching the airplane takeoff and land. Afterwards, I thought to myself this is what I want to do.
And here we are, 15-16 years later, I’m almost a commercial pilot learning how to fly the CRJ700. Wow time flies quick!
that takeoff feeling is amazing! Something I will be surrounded by in the years too come! :)
well before aviation was like ‘oh that’s neat’ but then i got first hand what it’s like ti actually go somewhere via plane, the forces, the atmosphere of it, and just being on one part of the world and thne being somewhere else was quite something for 3rd grade me
My grandparents lived in Sydney, and the excitement when the pilot said “we are now beginning our descent into Sydney” made me so, so exited. one of the most memorable flights to date.
And how fast they go, and also how they manage to get off the ground when they are so heavy.
Im sure!! So fun to go see family and friends, wherever they might be.
i didnt think much about the weight, but the speed was definitely something. Since I’m used to seeing 60 ish MPH on a highway, but N584AS kept going and going and going
Wish you the best in your endeavor to fly! I was in your shoes just 4 years ago XD
Exactly the same feeling when the pilot announced we were descending into Leeds or Manchester.
Its always a memorable place! :)
It started with Piedmont Airlines.
Walked out to the boarding stairs, handed my bag to the handler, and took a window seat.
The stewardess gave me a glass bottle of Coke and a bag of peanuts.
The captain pinned gold wings on me.
I have been hooked ever since.
A great first experience/impression is always key to an interest. <3
Aviation in total gave me the thrill I’m looking for. From takeoff to landing I know it’s what I want to do for the rest of my life.
Same, I 100% agree with you on that! Its hard work, but it pays off!
I flew up to Baltimore the other day on spirit. And on takeoff as soon as power was added to the engines I had a smile on my face. Loved every second of the flight and we had a smooth landing. I stared out the window the entire time too.
Although I’m slacking and need to finish my ground work
That feeling when you are forced into your seat on the takeoff roll!
As a youngster, my uncle took me planespotting at SJU airport around what, 2013? And as we kept on going planespotting a couple more times, I started to gain too much interest with it. And I’m really grateful with my uncle, for getting me inspiration to the aviation world.
Yessss! Its always the granparents/parents that take you out and make you gain interest!
yes. same here mate!