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Fight or Flight
THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 4TH PLACE STORY
By: Olivia Allen
Many fairy tales start with “once upon a time” and are only a fable. However, my story started as a little girl with a dream. Not a lot of people expected a deaf little girl with a…
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Oshkosh 2023 Recap
Oshkosh 2023 was bigger than ever and didn’t disappoint! With seemingly more planes, pilots, and enthusiasts alike, #Osh23 will go down in the books as a memorable one. We caught up with old friends and made a lot of new ones. A special thank…
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What If?
THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WINNING STORY
By: Shelbe Jarrett
What if? Two impactful words that held me in their powerful grip for a long time. As an adolescent growing up, I had no idea what I wanted to be in life. Sure, I had fantasies…
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A Life Changing Choice
THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 5TH PLACE STORY
By: Chris Gayman
I think my story may have sparked from a different origin than most. When I was 5 years old, I had an unfortunate accident that resulted in me losing my foot. I don’t remember much from…
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WayneAmerica Fly-In Fun
When we learned both National STOL and STOL Drag were having competitions in Wayne, Nebraska, the FO crew was up for another adventure. And what’s an adventure without a little deviation from a plan? This came by way of a 400+ mile “side…