You probably remember your first solo-when it was, where it was, and what airplane you flew. After the first solo, there were additional solo flights where you practiced takeoffs and landings or went ...

“Today wasn’t just about a solo flight, it was the beginning of something bigger," said Sánchez, a pilot herself Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer-Reporter for PEOPLE. Lauren Sanchez/Instagram ...

No compromises, no itinerary debates—just you, your carry-on, and total freedom. The first time I flew alone was in college, to meet my parents in Florida for my great aunt’s 100th birthday party. I ...

LAS VEGAS — George Kingman V spent his 16th birthday in the cockpit, completing his first solo flight after four years of preparation. “About four years now. Since I was 12,” Kingman said. Before ...

The first time I flew alone was in college, to meet my parents in Florida for my great aunt's 100th birthday party. I associated airports with stress—my dad would insist on arriving four hours early ...