Picture of the Day: May 8, 2026

From chair flying to flight school.

[Credit: Michael Crook]
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A daughter was deeply inspired by an airshow at Travis AFB as a young child, imitating flight routines.
  • Now nearly 16, she is actively pursuing her passion by attending ground school and plans to begin flight training upon getting her driver's license.
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“‘So there I was!’

Years ago my family attended an airshow at Travis AFB. After watching a formation demo team we looked over and saw our youngest daughter “chair-flying” her routine. Now, going on 16, she has started ground school and plans to start flight training as soon as she gets her driver’s license.” — Michael Crook

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