Pilot Alan Ash shares his first solo nerves, tense Everglades crossings, hailstorm landing as a student, and planes flown. Timeless GA lessons from a lifelong pilot.

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Chapters:
00:44 Early Flying Adventures and First Solo Experience
11:28 Navigating the Everglades and Flight Safety
16:19 Diverse Aircraft Experiences and Lessons Learned

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