An unusual pilot

[AuntPeggy]

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/exploration/risk-takers-gallery#/9
National Geographic article on pilot who wants to encourage kids to fly.

The last three hours, a major ice storm was born. I remember airline pilots radioing me, asking what the hell am I doing down there. And they were like, You have to turn back. And here I am flying this single-engine airplane. I said, “I don’t have enough fuel to turn back.” So these guys asked for my parents’ name and phone number. They said there was no way to make it. When I landed on Shemya Island, I had 12 minutes of fuel left in my tank. That was when I knew I was called to do this stuff.

 

[Corpsmaide]

Neato

 

[KeithASanford]

He's an inspiration to a whole segment of the population that, frankly I don't see much of. I can't imagine he saw many African Americans while pursuing his career. I applaud him. Some kid will see him, be inspired and at the very least, know that aviation is an option.