The Pilot's First Flight

Introduction

A young pilot faces strong wind on her first flight alone.

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Ana is a pilot. Today is her first flight alone in a small plane. The sky is clear, but the wind is strong.

She checks the plane twice. She is good at reading maps. She knows the route.

Halfway there, dark clouds appear. The plane shakes. Ana feels afraid.

She is patient. She remembers her training. She changes height and keeps the plane steady.

The runway appears. The landing is not perfect, but it is safe. Ana is proud of herself.

Her teacher meets her. "How was it?" he asks. "Windy," she says. "But I had courage."

A thought to keep

Courage is trusting your training.

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a person who flies a plane

“The pilot checked the weather.”

the ability to be brave when something is difficult

“She needed courage.”

able to wait or keep trying without getting angry

“She stayed patient in the wind.”

able to do something well

“She is good at reading maps.”

feeling pleased about something you did

“She was proud of the landing.”

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