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To read more profiles of student-pilots, visit <\/em><\/strong>https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/category\/academics\/emu-at-lancaster\/<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ella Hickey<\/strong>, of Dillsburg, Pa., grew up traveling with her family. When the time came to chose a career path, she knew aviation would support the lifestyle she wanted.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hickey is a student in EMU Lancaster\u2019s leadership and organizational management (LOM) bachelor\u2019s degree program with a concentration in aviation. By the completion of the four-year program, graduates have a four-year degree and several flight certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hickey completed the checkride for her private pilot\u2019s license in early January. She writes more about her experience in the aviation program below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

My first solo experience was so thrilling. The week before, I was nervous but when the day came to do it, that changed and I was so excited. I think it was what I expected but it’s a different feeling from having an instructor with you and it really builds confidence in yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was it like to pass your private pilot check ride?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passing my private checkride was such a good feeling and a relief. There was so much preparation leading up to that moment that when I finally passed it was the best feeling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you do anything special to celebrate the flight?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly after my checkride I went home and took a long nap. My checkride was at seven am and all the studying those last two weeks wore me out. I did go out to dinner with my family after I passed and that was nice.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did you choose EMU for this leg of your education? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I chose EMU because of the way the program was set up. The guaranteed flight time three times a week and very experienced instructors made it a no brainer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What have you most enjoyed about the program so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have most enjoyed flying, I loved doing cross countries and seeing the view from the sky. In classes we enjoy the community we have created between our 12 person class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your professional goals after graduation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My professional goals are to be a cargo pilot or airline pilot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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