Youth Ambassador Aviator Ash Earns His Pilot Certificate at Just 16

A huge congratulations to RAAus Youth Ambassador Aviator Ash, who has officially achieved his Pilot Certificate — an incredible accomplishment, especially at just 16 years of age!

Ashton’s aviation journey began with a Trial Introductory Flight on his 15th birthday — a gift that quickly turned into a passion. From that first flight, he was hooked, and over the past year, he has dedicated himself to flight training, accumulating 30 hours of aeronautical experience.

In his latest YouTube video, Ashton reflects on the highs and lows of his journey, the challenges he faced, and the immense sense of pride that comes with earning his certificate. He describes the most difficult aspect of his training as maintaining consistency. Balancing school commitments with flight lessons — which were often delayed by weather — required patience, planning, and determination. But his perseverance paid off, and now he’s reached a major milestone in his aviation journey.

This achievement marks just the beginning for Ashton. With his Pilot Certificate in hand, he’s already looking ahead and has commenced training for his next goal — the Cross Country endorsement, which will expand his flying privileges and allow him to explore even more of Australia from the skies.

Stay inspired and follow along as Ashton continues to chase his flying dreams. Subscribe to his YouTube channel to keep up with every step of his adventure!

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