AOPA Fly-In at KFDK

It was a weekend like no other and one I will definitely never forget.

Lets rewind first...

In August, I was informed of a scholarship through AOPA to complete my flight training and on September 16th, I received a phone call from Kelby from AOPA congratulating me on winning one of their scholarships. Since I'm a girl, it's ok to admit that I cried tears of joy. This was my ticket to see the world. Finances were a huge factor holding me back and now that weight was lifted off of my shoulders.

It was ten days later that I learned my scholarship was The Jimmie Allen Flying Club Scholarship and is given by a woman named Sarah Wilson. I will cherish her forever as she has changed my life.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Unfortunately, the weather wasn't promising so my one flight instructor (Matt) and I drove to Frederick, MD for the weekend festivities. That night we had been invited by Sarah Wilson to a Cirrus event and it was just that, an event. I met so many interesting people and, most importantly, Sarah.

Myself, Sarah Wilson, and her plane 'Buddy'

Red Bull Air Pilot, Mike Goulian and myself

President of AOPA, Mark Baker and myself

Myself, Matt, Peter (Waco), and Stephanie (AOPA)

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Typically when on vacation, you want to sleep in. Not me. I was up bright and early to have the opportunity to taxi Buddy to his spot for the fly-in with Sarah. Those who know me know that my all-time favorite plane is a Stearman so to have the chance to sit in one was a dream; not to mention Charles Lindbergh flew that exact plane.

Wayne Boggs, Air Boss

My parents and fiance made the three-hour drive and joined us later that day to hang out, meet Sarah, and watch the scholarship presentation. I'm so glad they were able to share the experience with me.

Michael, myself, Mom, Dad, Matt,
Sarah, and Buddy

Mark Baker, AOPA President

Kelby (AOPA), myself, and Sarah Wilson

My family

I'd like to thank every one who made this happen...
Matt Kiener, Steve Schapiro, Sarah Wilson, everyone at AOPA, and my family & friends.


To the sky...
Sarah