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A new pilot in the making

By General Aviation News Staff · March 8, 2017 ·

Arthur Billingsley sent in these photos of an introductory flight in his Cessna 310Q for Sullivan, 7, from KHEF (Manassas, VA).

“Sullivan loved the experience and wants to become a pilot,” Arthur reports.

Arthur, Sullivan, and Sullivan’s grandmother, Pat Gamble of Alexandria, Virginia.
Arthur and Sullivan’s grandfather, Dave Gamble of Alexandria, Virginia.

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  1. John O'Leary says

    March 9, 2017 at 4:55 am

    Way to go Arthur! Because of you we may have another “Sully” flying in about 10 years. We need way more of getting young kids involved in aviation. Thanks for doing your part.

    • Arthur Billingsley says

      March 10, 2017 at 7:29 am

      Thanks John, I appreciate the support. It is fun and inspiring to share aviation with the future generation. Fly safe. Art

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