- Gabriel Carothers received his pilot licence as youngest Black pilot in New Mexico in the US just at 17
- The youngest pilot in New Mexico is officially flying after completing his private pilot check ride
- Carothers expressed gratitude for starting this endeavour during Black History Month to Live5News
A 17-year-old boy named Gabriel Carothers has earned his wings and made history as the youngest Black pilot in New Mexico in the US.
The native of Albuquerque grew up with a passion for aviation, drawing inspiration from his father's family friend.
The teenager recalls his dad's family friend taking him and his brother up for a flight with his plane when "we were five and six years old".
Years later, Carothers earned his pilot's licence and cemented his legacy in history.
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He just completed his private pilot check ride and is now the youngest pilot in New Mexico to take to the skies.
Gabriel Carothers is grateful for the milestone
Carothers told Live5News that he's grateful for embarking on this feat during Black History Month.
"Leaving a trail behind and leaving a path for other kids to follow lightens my heart," he said, per Live5news.Flying US Air Force plane
The teenager did not do this alone. He had support from his father, a retired US Air Force pilot.
After receiving his wings, Carothers intends to gain experience flying vintage aircraft before finally entering the Air Force to follow in his father's footsteps.
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Separately, Justin Mutawaasim knew at the tender age of 10 years old he wanted to be the aviation industry after he got an opportunity to access an aeroplane cockpit.
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The journey was not as straightforward as he had anticipated. Mutawaasim had to start working as a baggage handler and work his way to become the pilot he wanted to be.
He met a pilot who mentored him and gave him insight on what it would take to become one, and Mutawaasim is now a pilot at Delta Airlines, where he was a baggage handler.
Source: YEN.com.gh
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