WorldPhoto: HT WorldTeen Pilots Rise as Many Start Flying Before Driving
At 17, Parker Allen was training for his pilot’s license while balancing band and swim practice. By 21, he became a flight instructor with 1,800 flying hours, aiming for a regional airline job. Similarly, 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Filgueiras had her private pilot’s license at 17 and was flying before finishing high school. This reflects a growing trend of young aviators starting early careers in flying.
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