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Picture of the Day: The best Christmas present ever

By General Aviation News Staff · December 30, 2019 ·

Ryan Weir submitted the following photo and note: “My 18-year-old Abbie Weir is now a third generation pilot who soloed on Christmas Eve. I was her instructor and I couldn’t be prouder. Looking on was her grandfather Dale Weir, who is also a pilot, along with several friends and family.”

“I have been waiting all my life for this day. I hope she can join me someday in the flight deck of a Southwest 737. Words can’t describe this special Christmas present for us all. Congratulations Abbie.”

Abbie Weir with her cut shirttail after her successful solo flight.
Dale, Abbie and Ryan Weir at KPLU for Abbie’s Christmas Eve solo.

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  1. Maria Zulick Nucci says

    January 1, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    Congratulations, Abbie! Safe flights always, and get working on that 737 certification.

    And congratulations to Paris Jones – wonderful accomplishment!

  2. MIke Haraseviat says

    December 31, 2019 at 9:15 am

    Congratulations Abbie!
    You’re well on your way, so keep at it.
    Our 17-year old granddaughter, Paris Jones, was also featured in “Picture of the Day” less than a year ago when she soloed at 17 years of age. She’s now a Commercial Pilot with her Instrument Rating at 18 years old. She plans to be instructing before her 19th birthday.
    It will be really cool when you are your dad’s copilot someday!

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