Sorry to rain on this indeed beautiful parade, but where are the safety goggles? Where is the helmet??! One bad day in American trauma center can snatch away SOOO MUCH!
Yea but she keeps talking independent and at this point being independent is not good when your thousands of feet in air its OK to have someone either on the ground or on your radio frequency. I just think its safer to focus on safety j/s
Im 70 years old and been flying since i was 16. This has to be the most fantastic story/video I've ever seen. Congratulation to Alina and her father. I bet her dad was more worried and nervous than that young lady. Fantastic.
Mike, thank you for comments and support. Alina and her proud father William provide an example of what can be done to encourage more young people to pursue exciting careers in aviation. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Ditto - I’m also 70 and learned how to fly at 16, and this story and video is one of the most uplifting I’ve ever known. I have so much admiration for both father and daughter.
Loved flying and happy to see this father and daughter work together so well in this common love of flying. My Dad and uncle Buddy wanted to fly but wasn't to be. I got to learn in my 40s after my 3 girls went off on their own and could afford it for a time. I Soloed in 2003 and flew weekends in A Cessna 152, 172 and A Piper Cherokee 180. Loved the freedom and views, especially in the early mornings. Then the recession caused some money issues and Mom got sick. Lifes hard times hit and havent got back to it but I still have the call to get back to flying. I miss it alot. I'm 67 now but know I could buy a 103 and pick it up like riding a bicycle. Have fun youa all and God Bless.
That was awesome. I couldn’t imagine my baby girl doing this at 14. The maturity and knowledge she shows at her age is awesome. She will be an inspiration to so many young pilots.
As a retired CFII, I think Alina’s Dad is on to something in his method of teaching her how to fly. Definitely flying the runway a few feet off the ground really teaches the student to modulate the controls to maintain that attitude. He had great baby steps as building blocks too. Great job Dad and great job Alina! There certainly is a lot to take away from this. Having a student who love learning and flying like this makes a tremendous difference too.
Uncle Dave, I could not have said it better ! As a CFII, you understand the instructor/student dynamic. William has a teaching method that works. It is especially effective for Part 103 solo pilot training. And it certainly is a bonus when the student is genuinely in love with learning to fly. Thank you for your input. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
@@WhitleyVideos Thank you for your comments. Even though the FAA practical test has us teaching to it, each student learns differently and adapting to those characteristics doing like William did with Alina allows for success and building confidence. She definitely has some natural abilities in eye, hand, feet coordination. Recognizing that worked well. Basically he taught Alina to take off and land first in those incremental steps. It’s a solo plane with no seat for an instructor to be there so she was getting radio guidance from Dad but the skill had to be learned by her “on the fly” to add a pun. He did say he took her up in the 150 to show what the view and maneuvers would be like. I would bet she has had the 150 yoke in her hands to at one time or another however this accomplishment in the Aerolite was a big tremendous leap. I like the way she appears very comfortable in her solo flight too. I hope other current CFI’s see these clips. Observe and learn folks! She has a great future if she stays with it! Edit:for punctuation.
@@UncaDave when flying the 150...she did most of the work. I only took over when the cross winds were...ALOT. The 150 also was useful in teaching her stuff that I couldn't allow her to fail ..like spin recovery and engine out practice.
Again, ...Sorry to rain on this indeed beautiful parade, but where are the safety goggles? Where is the helmet??! One bad day in American trauma center can snatch away SOOO MUCH! Bad landing in some bushes can take away an eye! WHY than??? And as we all know most AMERICAN general health insurance plans exclude coverage of bad outcomes for pilots or even motorbike drivers.
This is such a great story. Hats off to the father, much respect for the daughter and appreciate all the help and support from all at EAA. Such a great story to share! Thank you!
Dave, thank you for your comments. This story was a collective effort to shed light on the amazing people who provide opportunities for young aviation enthusiasts to realize their dreams to fly. Regards, Wayne Whitley
I’m a retired CFI/commercial pilot. Alina is very lucky to have parents like she does. I hope she gets her licenses and has a wonderful career. I started at 15 in a paramotor. I lived and grew up near Oshkosh. I moved from paramotor to ultralight. To airplane. My advice is, buy an ultralight…. You’ll go, oh but I want 2 seats… oh but I want to go 500 mph. Thing is while you are dreaming, you won’t be flying. Just buy what you can…. And get going. Life doesn’t have a rear view mirror. You’ll get to your dream plane. But how about just take one step towards it. A 3500 ultralight will teach you a ton. And give you a lot of good stories. Quit dreaming. And buy a little POS ultralight.
Wow wow wow. Great risk ! Indeed great reward. So glad you both are so courageous. It takes people like you folks to show us it is possible!! Way to go .
So proud of her as an inspiration to other young people to fly reminiscent of Amelia Earhart! I am an Air Force vet and can see her flying F-18's in a few years! Alina defintely has 'The Right Stuff' the Air Force look for! Clear skies and tailwinds Alina!
I so impressed by this father daughter team. The courageous young lady and the nurturing father. Touches the heart, I’m sure the natural born flyer has an amazing and fulfilling life of adventure and accomplishments ahead of her. You are both wonderful!
Her parents must be so proud of her. A 14yo showing a level of maturity that you don't see in a 25yo. Wish her safe flying and a wonderful life in the air. ❤
Great video, Alina! Nowadays, pilots all want ro fly higher and faster. They’re totally missing where the REAL fun is… 300’ over the treetops at 40mlph in an open cockpit. Nothing better. Congrats, Alina… you go, girl!
Damn! I've been flying for 30 years and thought I'd heard everything. You are very impressive. This is a very big deal that you may not fully appreciate. Fifty years from now you are going to look back at this with an amazing sense of pride. I have no idea how your Dad survived the stress!!! Keep on flying, Alina!
That is so on point. When you become old (as I have at 64), you are still very happy, for living your dreams when you were young. Yes this story blew me away. I loved it!
Alina, what a great accomplishment to look back on in the years ahead. Many of us grey-haired pilots can look back on one or two wonderful flying experiences but your trip from SC to Oshkosh beats them all. Congrats to you and your dad.
She's such a great little pilot her father should be proud of her I'm proud just watching the but at the end she even has on the little pilot sunglasses Lol
Very inspiring. Good parenting is about preparing our children to be in charge of their own lives and knowing when to step back and let them fly. I respect William for the way he prepared his daughter for flight. All the small steps in training that built towards her having the skills and experience to fly and then take the trip. I respect Alina for her dedication, courage and new skills she developed. Again, inspiring.
So epic!!! Congrats! That’s an adventure you tell your grandchildren about. A story like this gives us hope for the future. I just can’t say enough. Excellent job!!!
Capt. T, Thank you for your comments, I always appreciate your input. This story was a joy to tell, Thanks to Alina and William Scott. I am here in Nova Scotia enjoying some cool weather and blue sky. Best Regards, Wayne
I'm totally fascinated by the sheer joy of freedom and blessing this brilliant young lady can enjoy by having an awesome instructor/father and living in a country where you can have your kid fly her plane into the busiest airshow. Kudos!
What an awesome story! As a father of 5 children ive always told them to blaze their own trail. My youngest son is 17 and in flight training, i am going to definitely sharing this with all my children
great story! Im curious did she fly that thing back to S.C? All I can say is wow, and I bet she's the hero and envy of more than a few of her fellow school students!
My heart is warmed by this video. I am so proud of Alina for her accomplishments and her father William for letting her do the flight.
Mark, Thank you for your thoughtful comments. What a great father and daughter combination. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Sorry to rain on this indeed beautiful parade, but where are the safety goggles? Where is the helmet??!
One bad day in American trauma center can snatch away SOOO MUCH!
@@ilovegooogle5073 no chit, a bug in the eye, horrible, even worse, a wad of bird dung
Yea but she keeps talking independent and at this point being independent is not good when your thousands of feet in air its OK to have someone either on the ground or on your radio frequency. I just think its safer to focus on safety j/s
@@ilovegooogle5073 thank you for that i thought the very same thing.
Im 70 years old and been flying since i was 16. This has to be the most fantastic story/video I've ever seen. Congratulation to Alina and her father. I bet her dad was more worried and nervous than that young lady. Fantastic.
Mike, thank you for comments and support. Alina and her proud father William provide an example of what can be done to encourage more young people to pursue exciting careers in aviation. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Kids are capable of much more then lots of adults are. Go Alina!!!
Ditto - I’m also 70 and learned how to fly at 16, and this story and video is one of the most uplifting I’ve ever known. I have so much admiration for both father and daughter.
Loved flying and happy to see this father and daughter work together so well in this common love of flying. My Dad and uncle Buddy wanted to fly but wasn't to be. I got to learn in my 40s after my 3 girls went off on their own and could afford it for a time. I Soloed in 2003 and flew weekends in A Cessna 152, 172 and A Piper Cherokee 180. Loved the freedom and views, especially in the early mornings. Then the recession caused some money issues and Mom got sick. Lifes hard times hit and havent got back to it but I still have the call to get back to flying. I miss it alot. I'm 67 now but know I could buy a 103 and pick it up like riding a bicycle. Have fun youa all and God Bless.
What an adventure that young lady had! Good on her dad with all of his support in her endeavors.❤❤❤❤
I’m 38.. I want to be doing this in 5 years. What a dream
That was awesome. I couldn’t imagine my baby girl doing this at 14. The maturity and knowledge she shows at her age is awesome. She will be an inspiration to so many young pilots.
As a retired CFII, I think Alina’s Dad is on to something in his method of teaching her how to fly. Definitely flying the runway a few feet off the ground really teaches the student to modulate the controls to maintain that attitude. He had great baby steps as building blocks too. Great job Dad and great job Alina! There certainly is a lot to take away from this. Having a student who love learning and flying like this makes a tremendous difference too.
Uncle Dave, I could not have said it better ! As a CFII, you understand the instructor/student dynamic. William has a teaching method that works. It is especially effective for Part 103 solo pilot training. And it certainly is a bonus when the student is genuinely in love with learning to fly. Thank you for your input. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
@@WhitleyVideos Thank you for your comments. Even though the FAA practical test has us teaching to it, each student learns differently and adapting to those characteristics doing like William did with Alina allows for success and building confidence. She definitely has some natural abilities in eye, hand, feet coordination. Recognizing that worked well. Basically he taught Alina to take off and land first in those incremental steps. It’s a solo plane with no seat for an instructor to be there so she was getting radio guidance from Dad but the skill had to be learned by her “on the fly” to add a pun. He did say he took her up in the 150 to show what the view and maneuvers would be like. I would bet she has had the 150 yoke in her hands to at one time or another however this accomplishment in the Aerolite was a big tremendous leap. I like the way she appears very comfortable in her solo flight too. I hope other current CFI’s see these clips. Observe and learn folks! She has a great future if she stays with it! Edit:for punctuation.
@@UncaDave thank you again for your insight. Please share the video, your comments and the clips with other CFI's. Regards, Wayne Whitley
@@UncaDave when flying the 150...she did most of the work. I only took over when the cross winds were...ALOT. The 150 also was useful in teaching her stuff that I couldn't allow her to fail ..like spin recovery and engine out practice.
Again,
...Sorry to rain on this indeed beautiful parade, but where are the safety goggles? Where is the helmet??!
One bad day in American trauma center can snatch away SOOO MUCH!
Bad landing in some bushes can take away an eye!
WHY than???
And as we all know most AMERICAN general health insurance plans exclude coverage of bad outcomes for pilots or even motorbike drivers.
What a treat.
I flew military and civilian commercial aircraft, and this young lady is a real inspiration that’s badly missed these days
Now that is called family support. What a great father Alina has.
This is such a great story. Hats off to the father, much respect for the daughter and appreciate all the help and support from all at EAA. Such a great story to share! Thank you!
Dave, thank you for your comments. This story was a collective effort to shed light on the amazing people
who provide opportunities for young aviation enthusiasts to realize their dreams to fly. Regards, Wayne Whitley
I’m a retired CFI/commercial pilot. Alina is very lucky to have parents like she does. I hope she gets her licenses and has a wonderful career. I started at 15 in a paramotor. I lived and grew up near Oshkosh. I moved from paramotor to ultralight. To airplane. My advice is, buy an ultralight…. You’ll go, oh but I want 2 seats… oh but I want to go 500 mph. Thing is while you are dreaming, you won’t be flying. Just buy what you can…. And get going. Life doesn’t have a rear view mirror. You’ll get to your dream plane. But how about just take one step towards it. A 3500 ultralight will teach you a ton. And give you a lot of good stories. Quit dreaming. And buy a little POS ultralight.
Very cool..
Wow wow wow. Great risk ! Indeed great reward. So glad you both are so courageous. It takes people like you folks to show us it is possible!! Way to go .
So proud of her as an inspiration to other young people to fly reminiscent of Amelia Earhart! I am an Air Force vet and can see her flying F-18's in a few years! Alina defintely has 'The Right Stuff' the Air Force look for! Clear skies and tailwinds Alina!
I so impressed by this father daughter team. The courageous young lady and the nurturing father. Touches the heart, I’m sure the natural born flyer has an amazing and fulfilling life of adventure and accomplishments ahead of her. You are both wonderful!
Amazing and wonderful. Really wonderful.
Her parents must be so proud of her. A 14yo showing a level of maturity that you don't see in a 25yo. Wish her safe flying and a wonderful life in the air. ❤
What a girl... well done Alina....
What an inspiring story. Amazing young woman.
what a cool kid!
Super Dad. Trip of a lifetime that will never be forgotten and Dad was there the whole time. Cool story.
Such an inspiration.
Good quality video. Congrats.
Can’t decide what’s more impressive - her capabilities or his training and teaching.
Excellent job Alina, good luck
Wow, other kids her age are into playing video games while she is flying above them. Incredible young lady, much braver than I am for sure.
It would be great if she is accepted in the AF academy.
Wow! That's crazy and inspiring!
@WhitleyVideos wow good for you, one day I will be able to do that
Don’t stop ever Alina, freedom…
So.....cool....you...are..just...amazing..
pilot....awsome....show...
Great video, Alina! Nowadays, pilots all want ro fly higher and faster. They’re totally missing where the REAL fun is… 300’ over the treetops at 40mlph in an open cockpit. Nothing better. Congrats, Alina… you go, girl!
Damn! I've been flying for 30 years and thought I'd heard everything. You are very impressive. This is a very big deal that you may not fully appreciate. Fifty years from now you are going to look back at this with an amazing sense of pride. I have no idea how your Dad survived the stress!!! Keep on flying, Alina!
That is so on point. When you become old (as I have at 64), you are still very happy, for living your dreams when you were young. Yes this story blew me away. I loved it!
You go girl!
Well done.
What a great story! Welcome to Wisconsin, we hope you come back!
Good job to the father!! Raised a clever young lady ❤
You’re very impressive! You’ll be flying Heavy’s before you know it!
She will be a professional pilot for one of the big airlines. I am amazed.
Awesome story! Maybe change the windscreen to better shield her from the wind buffet?
She speaks better than some college educated adults. This young lady is going to do well in life. She is adventurous yet responsible.
Cool kid - hope we can get more young people into flying!
Amazing !!! You have a new follower of your advertures Alina.
thats so cool for both of you. Im very happy for you!
WOW WOW WOW !!! I started flying at her age and it brought tears to my eyes.... what a fantastic young lady! (and well done Dad)
Alina, what a great accomplishment to look back on in the years ahead. Many of us grey-haired pilots can look back on one or two wonderful flying experiences but your trip from SC to Oshkosh beats them all. Congrats to you and your dad.
Cool👋greetings from the Philippines!
An amazing young lady... And some amazing support!
Did that to my son to introduced him in the flying, he flies United Airlines
Looks fun!!!
I truly admire your daughter.
Inspiring.
You can tell she had one of the best trainers in her corner!!! Fearless and cautious in the same sentence!!! Well done!
Awesome, just awsome
wow that's fantastic . she's definitely got a good head on her shoulders
What an incredible pilot.
Wow . She has guts . Know way would i try that . What a gal.
She's such a great little pilot her father should be proud of her I'm proud just watching the but at the end she even has on the little pilot sunglasses
Lol
❤ 😊Awesome lady and her bird 🐦 I really enjoyed this video
I love the mou’ans in that part of the country! Great accomplishment!
Super..! merci..!
Interesting setting for home field, water on each side of the runway! She’ll feel at home flying off and onto a carrier deck someday! Lol😅
that's a great dad you got there kiddo
Well done guys
Awesome!
Such a joy to watch Alina's story. I so enjoy positive stories featuring young people. With an attitude like hers, I know her future is limitless. ❤❤❤
Nice Alina, congratulation for you and your dad.
Wonderful!
What a great adventure. You go girl.
A mini series in the making. 😊
Good thing, i‘m a pilot too and this is a fantastic thing. Take always care..and always save flights and landings. cheers from Germany👍🏽😃🙏🏼✌🏽🍀
Way to go..
What an adventure!!
Memory for a life time. Congratulations!
Miss. Scott, Great story of determination and patience. Set your sights high, you can achieve any goal.
Mr. Scott, Good job.
Bless you girl, nice going
Best Dad in the world👍
Thankyou Brave, Beautiful Lady, for bringing us along on your Adventure.
So cool!! What a little sweetheart with a taste for adventure ❤
Very inspiring. Good parenting is about preparing our children to be in charge of their own lives and knowing when to step back and let them fly. I respect William for the way he prepared his daughter for flight. All the small steps in training that built towards her having the skills and experience to fly and then take the trip. I respect Alina for her dedication, courage and new skills she developed. Again, inspiring.
Amazing young lady ❤
An-soo-lut-leee beautiful 😅 because of you I’m going get back into flying
She. Is. Awesome!!! Wonderful father too 😊
So epic!!! Congrats! That’s an adventure you tell your grandchildren about.
A story like this gives us hope for the future.
I just can’t say enough. Excellent job!!!
David, thank you for your support. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to help tell this inspiring story. Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Great story Wayne, well told. Another great job. Thanks for sharing.. Capt. T
Capt. T, Thank you for your comments, I always appreciate your input. This story was a joy to tell, Thanks to Alina and William Scott. I am here in Nova Scotia enjoying some cool weather and blue sky. Best Regards, Wayne
Such a sweet video. I learned t fly in an old Aeronca 7ac a hunnert years ago, but I would love to have one of these. Looks like a lot of fun.
Very exciting yet informative and encouraging video......personally, this is encouraging for me to know what to expect. Thank you!!! 🤙🇺🇦🤙
Such a great kid
Outstanding!
I'm totally fascinated by the sheer joy of freedom and blessing this brilliant young lady can enjoy by having an awesome instructor/father and living in a country where you can have your kid fly her plane into the busiest airshow. Kudos!
So Proud of you! had to Be so Exciting Thermal are Bouncy and Turbs! what a accomplishment!! Kick Butt Girl!!!!
Wow..what an amazing young lady
Thank you for sharing this ,my grand daughter wants to fly ,congratulations alina
Very cool kid and a very fine dad. That girl has an unlimited future thanks to you. Good luck!
Number one Dad of the world.
You have already made history Alina👍
What an awesome story! As a father of 5 children ive always told them to blaze their own trail. My youngest son is 17 and in flight training, i am going to definitely sharing this with all my children
Hey Dad,, SHES' GOT IT!!!!!!!!
Very cool! :)
great story! Im curious did she fly that thing back to S.C? All I can say is wow, and I bet she's the hero and envy of more than a few of her fellow school students!
Humble , prepared , and committed … respect from France 👏