Hello! My name is Rodrigo, I am 44 years old, single, and I work in the graphic

                                      industry and as a photographer. I began my formal pilot studies at Aerosur, back

                                      there around February 2013… partly by chance and partly by choice. One day a

                                       Friend, got it, he invites me to go for a walk… and of course, he never really 

                                       finished inviting me who was already at the airport door, at Dinacias old entrance.

                                       Upon getting off that night flight with Sebastián (the pilot), I had already decided that I was going to

                                       carry out, so after a week I was doing the psychophysical test and after 15 days already I was at the

old place, attending the theory classes.

                                   Obviously, like everyone who signed up for the course, it's because as kids we already dreamed of being or

astronauts or pilots, I haven't gotten to the first one yet… but you never know :P

                                     

They were very comforting moments, not without difficulties; the school had just begun and we did everything with our own effort, both the students and the instructors. Perhaps those were the best memories from that time.

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During the course, there were (and there always continue to be) moments of great satisfaction and also the other kind… I remember in some of my first hours of flight coming down totally frustrated and angry because things just weren't working out for me (some instructor nicknamed me “Bolillero”… but that's another story) and consider giving up, but that obviously lasts only until you get home… At that moment, I was already scheduling a new lesson because the feeling of flying and being able to mimic the birds overcomes every obstacle.

My greatest joy during the course (and I think one of the greatest in the life of any pilot) is the FIRST SOLO FLIGHT… I remember it as if it were yesterday, it was at ADAMI (Melilla), August, a routine training flight with Mario, 7 am, just after dawn, sky blue and calm wind... my first flight had been delayed a bit for various reasons (lack of planes, weather, and especially the difficulty of the student)... We did a couple of laps around the track with some typical maneuvers for that phase, and the instructor says the classic 'WE'RE STAYING ON THIS ONE'... But there was a catch… the one who stayed was him, I left alone… and at that moment I felt a mix of nerves, fear, and pleasure… all at once!… I don't know

if it's possible, but that's how it was.

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When going down, you obviously feel like Neil Armstrong or Maverick (Top Gun); that alone makes

the course worth it.

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The school's opinion is obviously entirely positive; there I was able to fulfill, like so many others,

the dream of flying, meeting people, making friends, instructors, sharing stories (and living them),

discovering places, enjoying barbecues (especially), photos, photos… lots of photos and adventures.

The group of people and the teaching staff are excellent, one of the things I liked most about the

school It's the flexibility; they adapt to the student's schedule, it doesn't matter if you work, study,

during the day or at night, you always have the opportunity to learn and progress in the courses.

Therefore, if you are looking for a career… take a stroll, and if you just want (like me) to FLY as a

hobby, that's fine too!

My future plans are, as far as possible, to keep flying and probably take the course intermediate of Instrument Flight (HVI) that I'm already approaching the hours to do it… and maybe, why not, take the Commercial Pilot Course… you never know.

My humble advice is, if you feel like flying, don't look at your ID, don't think you’re too old, or how difficult would be or its cost... think that it will be the best experience you can live, and embrace it the whole course, not just when you take the last exam… If you already have “a few years”… don’t be scared!

There are many of us who are starting with a few years behind us, and I assure you that there are people older than you who are flying high and very happy. And most importantly: you will always have someone (an instructor, a pilot, or a more experienced student) who will share their experiences, give you advice, a mate, or simply give you what Aerosur gives you… being there with you, accompanying you and guiding you every step of the way… even after you graduate.