What a cool story! Sierra Patterson soloed on her 16th birthday and the local television station was there to capture it — complete with a proud dad, worried mom and a very excited young girl. Check it out here. And Congratulations Sierra!
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Congratulations!!!!
A great accomplishment…..!
I’ll always remember mine…..
I’m sorry I missed my daughter’s in AZ when she soloed!!But we get to fly together sometimes…..so much fun!!!