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General Discussion => The Lobby => Topic started by: edgallop on March 31, 2013, 11:33:48 PM

Title: Hot off the press
Post by: edgallop on March 31, 2013, 11:33:48 PM
My son had his first o-flights last Saturday. One in the 182 and another in the glider.  The local news took interest because he has autism (he is very highly functioning).

They ran this story this evening:

http://www.wset.com/story/21839782/autistic-teenager-uses-flight-to-conquer-his-fears (http://www.wset.com/story/21839782/autistic-teenager-uses-flight-to-conquer-his-fears)

I'm really proud of him... Not just for going flying, but especially for doing the interview. He is VERY shy.

That's my boy!

Ed
Title: Re: Hot off the press
Post by: Al Sayre on March 31, 2013, 11:35:46 PM
Cogratultions to both of you!
Title: Re: Hot off the press
Post by: a2capt on April 01, 2013, 12:32:27 AM
:)

Sure didn't let the camera people know he was shy.. that's pretty cool. :)
Title: Re: Hot off the press
Post by: Walkman on April 01, 2013, 02:18:52 AM
Good stuff! I'd be very interested to hear how he continues to progress as a cadet. I've had several friends with autistic children and I think this is an example of how well these kids can do if given a chance. Congrats.
Title: Re: Hot off the press
Post by: Arkbird on April 01, 2013, 07:51:52 PM
Hey, that's my Squadron Commander in the back seat of the glider. Small world.  :D
Title: Re: Hot off the press
Post by: Private Investigator on April 02, 2013, 02:28:36 AM
Quote from: edgallop on March 31, 2013, 11:33:48 PM
My son had his first o-flights last Saturday. One in the 182 and another in the glider. 

How cool is that and get a copy of the video too. It will be a keepsake along with the first flight certificate.   :clap:
Title: Re: Hot off the press
Post by: Major Carrales on April 02, 2013, 02:36:10 AM
Excellent!!!  :)
Title: Re: Hot off the press
Post by: FlyTiger77 on April 02, 2013, 03:23:07 AM
Outstanding!!

:clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:
Title: Re: Hot off the press
Post by: edgallop on April 02, 2013, 07:40:27 PM
Yeah... I thought it was really cool. One of the local radio stations did a story as well.

Ed