Jacob--Pilot in Training.....

We're down in Cochran this week until next Tuesday for an Aviation Camp that Jacob is attending through Middle GA College Aviation School http://www.mgc.edu/aviation/. Today Jacob got to fly and actually co-pilot the controls even on take-off and landing--he also got to use the rutters (Jacob insists that the pilot let him do most of the actual flying, even on take-off and landing--he did a great job (Luke did too!)--they all got back safely!). They flew over my parents' house (they came out to wave) and landed at the Cochran Airport and then his friend Luke co-piloted on the way back to Eastman flying over his house too. They were so excited when they got out. The pilot had stalled the plane and they thought that was just awesome--better than any roller-coaster! Jacob has had the pilot fever for quite awhile and plans on becoming a pilot. After the flight, the pilot told me that he thinks Luke has also caught the pilot bug too! Here's some pictures. I also have video and am working on editing it and getting it posted.

Jacob and Luke (Air Traffic Control Simulator)

Luke, Jacob and the Pilot

Jacob (ready for take-off)

Luke (on take-off)

Jacob and Luke (Air Traffic Control Tower)

Luke (just landed) and Jacob