At 58 years old, I finally realized a lifelong dream and became a licensed private pilot. That’s me (the slightly younger of the two) receiving my certificate from Designated Pilot Examiner Clyde Shelton after being his 10,057th checkride!
Name: Tim Barron
Age: 58
Event: Private pilot checkride
Where: Huntsville Executive Airport (MDQ) Huntsville, Alabama
Airplane: Cessna 172
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