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Picture of the Day: Break time for my co-pilot

By General Aviation News Staff · August 30, 2020 ·

Susan Loricchio submitted this photo and note: “When we diligently slave over our ground school material to stay sharp or pass an FAA written exam, it is always fun to study and commiserate with classmates. However, when it is not possible to meet up, the next best thing is hanging with my ‘study buddy’ Cappuccino. Here he is on a break. Recently, we studied hard and I got my Advanced Ground Instructor Certificate, and now we are working on the IGI and Commercial written exams. I had a teaching position lined up, but COVID-19 cancelled that opportunity. We’re not giving up, just in a holding pattern for a clearance. In the meantime, back to the books.”

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  1. don says

    August 31, 2020 at 5:22 am

    What a wonderful photo. Thank you. You are lucky to have each other.

    • Susan Loricchio says

      August 31, 2020 at 7:19 am

      Yes, I am! Thank you! And he poses himself. The “study buddy” Cappuccino (name he had from the shelter) is a rescue from Easton, PA…still happy to not be in a cage. When he thinks it is time for me to stop studying, he goes into his sleep poses right on my iPad or anywhere nearby. Once in awhile, on a quiet afternoon, I take him to the airport for a walk.

      • Doris Corea says

        August 31, 2020 at 8:24 am

        How cute! So proud of your aviation accomplishments! You rock, Cuz!

        • Susan Loricchio says

          August 31, 2020 at 2:34 pm

          Thanks, Doris! Hope you take the first step to a discovery flight!

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