In the Skies

(light music playing)there’s this one boy, he said “you can’t be a pilot because you’re a girl.” girls can do as much as boys can. my name is taylor. i am 10 years old and my wish is to be a pilot. it’s more like i need to be a pilot. ever since i can remember, taylor’s wanted to be a pilot. mom, where are we going? that would have to do with your career, where would you like to go? worldport? (giggling) are you excited?

yes. and i’m also hungry. i’m really excited. whoa! that’s super low to the ground! mom- mommy, did you see that? welcome to worldport! my name is captain gloria hatcher. we’ve got a ups uniform for you! to be a good pilot, you have to have strength, you have to have good mind, you have to know how to engage people. hello! this is taylor. this makes you go down, this makes you go up.

ready? yeah alright, pull back. wow! hi, i’m captain dave. would you like to go flying today? you set? yeah! (laughing) you see out okay?

yeaaah! so, i’m gonna take my hands off. you’re flying! i’m flying! i haven’t touched the yoke in a minute and 30 seconds. you’ve been flying the whole time. you are a natural pilot. this is the best experience of my life. it is amazing, isn’t it? i just feel like i could fly forever.

(chuckling) yep, i know the feeling. can you help me, um, land this? yes. we made it. your first landing! i think we make a good flying team. i think we do too. there are flights that are very special to a pilot. the first one is today, your very first flight. i have 18 years left until i retire. you’ll be 28.

your goal is to fly my last flight with me in 18 years. alright? i really enjoyed flying with you today. it’s a special moment. mhm. don’t cry! it’s a celebration! i’m happy! you should be happy! this is what i want to do when i’m older. this is- this is who i am.

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