Is it JUST an Airplane?

Can an Airplane Be More Than Just an Airplane?

In this video, I share the emotional story behind my airplane, a Cessna 172 —a machine that’s become so much more than just a machine.

This airplane has carried countless students through their first lessons, their first solos, and their first dreams of flight. It’s the aircraft I’ve poured my heart, soul, time, and money into. And now, with the engine out and grounded, I’m reflecting on what this airplane really means to me.

I share personal stories, including one from my friend Daniel, who did his flight training in this airplane and recently passed away. His words in this video—recorded before he died—remind us that some airplanes are more than the sum of their rivets and horsepower. They carry memories, relationships, and meaning.

This video is about hope, loss, growth, and the soul of aviation. It’s about finding a way forward, even when things feel grounded.

Stick around to the end, where I talk about a possible path to bringing this airplane back to life—and what that might mean for the future.

✈️ If you’ve ever had a connection to an airplane—or know someone who has—this video is for you.

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