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Tucker overcame a fear of flying to become a world-renowned aerobatic pilot, so he has a “true reverence for what flying is all about,” he said, and respects his passengers’ emotions so that flying is an enjoyable experience. He connected with Trejo by discussing margins of safety—that the aircraft can be operated safely upside down, in a loop or roll, or twirling. Trejo, an IT professional, regularly uses risk management principles to oversee projects and said she enjoys drawing parallels between piloting and work. “It was so nice to share it with someone who is just learning,” Tucker said. “I think she learned a lot,” he said, adding that if he inspired her, “I did my job.” That he did. Not just for Trejo but for her husband as well. ‘E ticket’ does the trick Watterson received two flights in the Cub and an “E ticket” experience with Tucker in the Extra 300L. Tucker gives his passengers a choice of experiences, ranging from a gentle “A ticket” to the peak experience “E ticket.” Watterson opted for a “B” but quickly upgraded. “He had a blast,” Tucker said of the software development company engineering executive, “He was just screaming.” During the 13-minute flight, the two moved from maneuver to maneuver, pulling 5 Gs and doing things with the aircraft “I didn’t know were possible,” Watterson said of the routine that was “unlike any sensory experience I’ve ever felt before.” The experience of flight in a light general aviation aircraft alone was pretty new. This was only his third time in a small aircraft. Trejo said she and Watterson want to do aerobatics, but for now, she’s focusing on completing her flight training, and he plans to take lessons someday. “I think we might have hooked him now,” Trejo said. Watterson confirmed. “I’ve always supported Tanya,” he said, explaining that he supported her efforts to become a pilot and looked forward to flying with her once she earned her certificate. But the flight with Tucker expanded his horizon. “It really has sparked a desire to learn to fly. Now I really want to grab the controls myself.” “I certainly envy birds now,” Watterson said. Email the author at alyssa.miller@aopa. org.

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