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15 year old who wants to fly!

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Hi, my name is Elijah, I am 15 years old and live in Connecticut. I am in my first year of highschool and have had many interests throughout the years. One that has stuck with me the most is getting my pilot license. My father and my uncle got their pilot license when they were teenagers. My dad now struggles with a medical condition. This means flying is sadly no longer a possibility for him.                                                                       
        My uncle is a commercial pilot in Oregon, he and my dad have played a big part in making me want to get my pilot license. Flying is by no means a new interest. Ever since my dad told me stories of his flying experience I was excited to try it. I have been fortunate enough to have a few flight lessons out of Danbury airport. I love the feeling of being free, but at the same time the responsibility and seriousness you need as well.
        The main problem is the money. My mom being a waitress and my dad not being able to have a job makes things difficult. The few lessons that I have worked for have been amazing, but the $170 lessons don't come easy. And the final price of $10000+ to get my license seems unreachable. You may be thinking, "what makes you so special?" or "why should I help you get flight lessons?" Now there is no real answer to this question. All I can say is that this is something that I want to take to the next level. I want to get my license and give back to the world by being someone useful. I want to go from living in a car at age 4 with my mom to being someone successful in something I know I can do. My only disadvantage is getting there.  That's why any donation would be very much appreciated. Thank you for helping.

For every lesson that I take, and any updates I will post a youtube video to this channel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWzhpin3_M0

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Elijah Elijah
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Danbury, CT
heather roles
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