Why I Fly

We're dedicated to promoting the stories of those with a passion for aviation.

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Brought into the aviation world at a young age by his grandfather, Shane heads up an annual fly-in...on the water.
#aviationlovers #avgeeks #aviationcinema #eaa #oshkosh #airventure #aviationhistory #floatplane #seaplane #seaplanebase #hemlockfilms

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Diana came to the U.S. with a dream to be an aerospace engineer. With determination and hard work she realized that dream; helping land rovers on Mars and becoming a NASA flight director for the ISS and Artemis.
#spacegeek #nasa #artemis #womeninstem

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Steve has served our airspace for his entire career as an air traffic controller. Now he gives us the low-down on the EAA AirVenture fly-in; for one week each year, the busiest airspace in the world. #aviationlovers #avgeeks #atc #airventure #FAA

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Grace Lauderdale: Orion Spacecraft Simulator Manager
Just after immigrating to the United States, Grace watched the 1969 moon landing on television. After that, she knew she wanted a life exploring space. Now she helps train crews to return to the moon!

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Inspired by aviation history as a kid, Kelly found herself a place in the flying world as an Airport Engineer.....and learned to fly along the way. #aviationlovers #avgeeks #aviationcinema #flying #airports #engineering #stem

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At first, Mark pivoted away from science to fly for the Navy. Now he combines the two; flying for science with @NASAglenn.

#aviationlovers #avgeeks #aviationcinema #flying #navalaviation #flyingscience #stem #nasaresearch #nasapilot

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Brandy started her aviation life as a flight attendant. After learning more about the flight deck, becoming a pilot was the new goal.
#aviationlovers #avgeeks #aviationcinema #flying #flightattendant #redtail #womenfly

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Vicky retired early from a technology career to pursue a life of flying, both racing and aerobatics. #aviationlovers #avgeeks #aviationcinema #flying #aerobatics #vickybenzing #womenfly

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@katelanddeck @EAA @WomenInAviation @WASPMuseum missing you this year!

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Matthew, a flight school owner and operator, found a career in aviation later in life. With a passion for teaching the up-and-comers, he excels at preparing the next generation for the aviation industry.
#aviationlovers #avgeeks #flying #calaerouniversity
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Who are the people who “get into aviation”? What draws them in? Mechanics, engineers, designers, authors, pilots… if they’re into aviation, we want to tell their stories.
#avgeeks #aviationlovers #flitetest #nasa #jpl #stem #tuskegee #flying

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Following his dreams, Teddy learned to fly...on another planet.

#aviationlovers #avgeeks #aviationcinema #flying #nasa #ingenuityhelicopter #jpl

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Emilia and Jared joined the aviation life for different reasons. However, they found each other through a flight foundation with ties to some historic aviators; the Tuskegee Airmen. #avgeeks #aviationcinema #flying #tuskegeeairmen #redtailflightacademy

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Growing up, Laura never knew she could have the aviation life. After making her own discoveries as a flight attendant and a pilot, she wants to help others find their way, as an aviation author.
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#author #aviationgeek #Pilot

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From flying worldwide to serving with a solid team, aviation is the life for Brooke Desrochers. Brooke joined the Navy in her youth and is now a @USNavy squadron commander!
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#flying #WomenInSTEM #Navy

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Skydiver pilot Emily can’t get enough aviating. From A&P instructing to managing engine maintenance to flying air races, Emily has accomplished quite a bit in aviation. However, she always wants more!
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#WomenInSTEM #womenfly #aviationgeek #skydive

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After accidentally taking the aviation technician path, @MelTheTraveler decided to also fly planes, not just fix them. Along with being an aircraft technical instructor, he’s a pilot, flight instructor and an aviation influencer!
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#flying #aviationlovers

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Always wanting to find a life in aviation, Ivy finally found one with @Cirrus_Aircraft . She works as the director of their SR Product Line, among many other responsibilities, flying air-to-air photo missions.
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#aviation #cirrus #formationflying #womenfly

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Josh has looked to inspire folks into the world of aviation his whole life. His show @FliteTest is a platform that does just that. With millions of subscribers, FliteTest leads the way for many via electric RC.
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#drones #airplanemodels

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Natalia began with aviation with it roaring overhead…literally, living in Chicago’s airliner flightpath. She now works in aviation, but also does so much more. She devotes herself as an aviation ambassador storyteller.
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#journalism #womenfly #flying