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Duran Slocum \u2013 a first-year student in <\/span>Eastern Mennonite University\u2019s new <\/span>leadership and organizational management bachelor\u2019s degree program with a concentration in aviation<\/span><\/a> \u2013 has completed his first solo flight.<\/span><\/p>\n

As noted below, Slocum celebrated his first solo flight the traditional way: having the back of his shirt cut. Before instructors and their students began using radios to communicate in noisy cockpits, an instructor seated behind a student needed to tug on the back of the student\u2019s shirt to get their attention. The removal of a new pilot\u2019s shirttail following a first solo flight shows that he or she no longer needs an instructor escort. <\/span><\/p>\n

A resident of Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania, Slocum soloed on Oct. 19. His flight instructor is Jon Glick.<\/span><\/p>\n

He answered a few questions about his passion for flying:<\/span><\/p>\n

Why are you interested in aviation, and when did you make the decision that this was in your future?<\/b><\/p>\n

I have been interested in aviation since I was about seven years old. My grandfather was a pilot in the military and told me many fascinating stories. I decided this was in my future a couple of years ago after I got out of the military and wanted to try something new.<\/span><\/p>\n

What was your first solo experience like?<\/b><\/p>\n

My first solo was an exhilarating experience. It was a fairly calm day for wind, and I was ready to solo as it had been postponed the previous three times. It was a wild experience to be controlling the aircraft all on my own.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you do anything special to celebrate this big step in your career?<\/b><\/p>\n

I brought my girlfriend, her daughter and granddaughter to share the experience with me, and we went out to lunch afterward. I also had my shirt cut and signed with the date of my solo.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why did you choose Lancaster at EMU for your professional preparation?<\/b><\/p>\n

It was the first available near me. It would not have been possible to continue in my education otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n

What have you most enjoyed about the program?<\/b><\/p>\n

I have most enjoyed the aspect of flying. I enjoy the classes and the camaraderie we build at EMU within our aviation program.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are your professional goals?<\/b><\/p>\n

I would like to be a test pilot in the long term, as my grandpa had a crash during Pearl Harbor which was the aircraft\u2019s fault. In the meantime I will work diligently to get all the necessary certificates to open up my own skydiving school, as that is what I did in the military.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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