My name is Travis. I’m a 40-year-old father pursuing flight training to build a stable, long-term future for my daughter, Bodhi. At the center of everything I’m doing is her.

This isn’t just about becoming a pilot — it’s about creating a life where she feels secure, supported, and proud of the example I set. Whether it’s being there for her daily life or building a future she can rely on, that stability matters to me more than anything.

Aviation gives me a clear path forward: a career built on discipline, growth, and real opportunity. It’s a way for me to not only chase a dream, but to become the kind of provider and role model she can depend on.

This isn’t just my goal — it’s our future.

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Why I’m Asking for Help

Flight training isn’t just financially demanding — it requires a full commitment of time, focus, and energy.

Right now, I’m ready to step in — but I need financial support to start training and create stability for my daughter, Bodhi, while I go all in.

Pursuing this path means temporarily stepping back from consistent income in order to fully commit to becoming a pilot. At the same time, my responsibilities as a father don’t pause — if anything, they matter more than ever.

Trying to juggle full-time income and full-time training would slow this process down significantly — and stretch my ability to stay fully present as a father.

This support allows me to do both:

• Begin flight training with full commitment

• Maintain a stable, secure life for Bodhi while I build this future

Your support will help cover:

• Initial steps into flight training

• Rent and living expenses

• Food and basic needs

• Stability and consistency for my daughter during this transition

This isn’t about avoiding responsibility.

It’s about stepping into a bigger one — building a disciplined, long-term career as a pilot while making sure Bodhi is supported every step of the way.

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Asking for Help Isn’t Natural for Me

I grew up without a consistent father figure and learned early that strength meant handling everything on your own.

Depending on others felt uncomfortable. Needing help felt like weakness. But becoming a father has challenged that belief.

I’m learning that real strength isn’t isolation — it’s doing whatever it takes to build a better life for your child, even when that means being vulnerable.

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Becoming a Father Changed Everything

When my daughter, Bodhi, was born, everything shifted. Responsibility stopped being abstract — it became real.

Every decision I make now runs through one filter:

“Does this create a stronger future for her?”

Flight training is my answer to that question.

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Why Aviation

This isn’t a backup plan or a late-life whim. It’s a deliberate decision.

Aviation offers:

• A stable and respected career path

• Strong long-term earning potential

• A profession where discipline, composure, and life experience matter

At 40, I’m not chasing something blindly —

I’m choosing a path where who I’ve become actually gives me an advantage.

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The Reality of This Chapter

I’ve already:

• Researched and committed to a clear flight training path

• Completed the required medical certification

• Begun preparing for the demands of training

• Continued working while positioning myself to make this transition

I’m all in mentally. What I need now is support to make this possible financially — not just to begin flight training, but to do it in a way that keeps life stable for my daughter, Bodhi.

This next phase requires a level of focus and commitment that makes trying to “do everything at once” unrealistic — especially without putting strain on my ability to show up as a father.

I’m not willing to sacrifice her stability to chase this goal. And I’m not willing to give up on a path that can create a stronger future for both of us. That’s where your support comes in.

It allows me to:

• Step fully into flight training

• Stay present and reliable as a father

• Build a long-term, disciplined career

• Create a stable foundation for Bodhi while I get there

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✈️ Where I’m Starting

To begin training, I need to fund my Private Pilot License (PPL) and stabilize living expenses during that phase.

My immediate goal: $17,000–$25,000

This gets me in the air and fully committed — while keeping life stable for Bodhi.

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What Your Support Makes Possible

Every dollar moves me closer to becoming a professional pilot and building a stable future for my daughter.

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$17,000 — Private Pilot License (PPL)

Covers:

• Flight hours with instructor

• Solo flight time

• Checkride

This is the first major milestone.

At this level, I become a certified pilot — able to fly and carry passengers.

️ $25,000 — Instrument Rating (IR)

Covers:

• Advanced navigation

• Flying in low visibility / clouds

• Precision and control

This is where discipline deepens.

$45,000 — Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Covers:

• Advanced maneuvers

• Hour building

• Professional-level training

This turns passion into profession.

$65,000 — Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Covers:

• Instructor training

• Building hours while teaching others

This is where I give back while moving forward.

$95,000+ — Full Career Path Funded

Covers:

• All ratings

• Living support during training

• Fast-track into a flying career

This is the full transformation — from student to provider to professional pilot.

If 170 people gave $100, I’d reach my Private Pilot License.

If 850 people gave $100, this entire journey would be funded.

Every contribution truly moves this forward.

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Why This Matters

This isn’t just about flying.

It’s about:

• Creating stability for my daughter

• Committing to a path of discipline and responsibility

• Building a career with real upward mobility

You’re not just helping someone go to flight school.

You’re helping:

• A father stay present and stable during a critical transition

• A child experience security while her parent builds a better future

• A long-term commitment turn into a real, lasting outcome

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More Than a Career — A Legacy

I didn’t grow up with a consistent example of what it meant to show up as a father. That changes with me.

This journey is about:

• Replacing absence with presence

• Building long-term stability

• Showing my daughter what commitment looks like in real time

One day, I want her to understand that this wasn’t just about becoming a pilot… It was about doing whatever it took to build a life she could feel secure in.

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Paying It Forward

When I’m established, I plan to mentor others — especially fathers and people who feel like they’ve missed their window.

Because I know firsthand: it’s not too late — but it does take courage, and sometimes, support.

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From a Father’s Heart

This is one of the most humbling things I’ve ever done.

But fatherhood has taught me that doing what’s right matters more than doing everything alone.

If this resonates with you, I’d be deeply grateful for your support — whether that’s a donation, a share, or simply spreading the word.

Every bit of support helps create stability for my daughter while I build a future that will carry us forward for years to come.

Thank you for being part of this chapter.

— Travis ✈️