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Take to the skies with Sienna, an ambitious student pilot in Alaska, as she hones her landing skills under the expert guidance of Chris Palmer from Angle of Attack. With her first solo flight on the horizon, every touchdown is a step closer to her dream.

In this thrilling episode, watch Sienna and Chris in action as they navigate the challenges and rewards of flight training amidst the awe-inspiring Alaskan landscape. From the crucial pre-flight preparations to the actual execution of landings, you’ll get a front-row seat to the exhilarating world of aviation.

Chris Palmer, renowned flight instructor and founder of Angle of Attack, provides invaluable insights and feedback, helping Sienna refine her techniques. His patient, hands-on teaching style is a testament to the quality of instruction at Angle of Attack.

 

With stunning aerial views and intense real-time training, this video is a must-see for aspiring pilots, aviation lovers, or anyone captivated by the thrill of flying. Come along on Sienna’s journey and witness the hard work, determination, and sheer joy of learning to fly.

Want to be a pilot? Take online ground school and do checkride prep with us at Angle of Attack.

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Chris Palmer

Chris Palmer has been in aviation training and creating educational content since 2006. As a career CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) and Master Aviation Educator* Chris trains dozens of pilots year round at his Alaska-based flight school, Angle of Attack HQ. He’s one of Youtube’s leading Aviation Training Content Creators with over 120K subscribers. With a focus on developing and sharing new flight training methods, techniques, and tips. Chris founded Angle of Attack to offer a new, fresh and modern spin on aviation training. AOA does this by keeping the building on the wonderful knowledge passed down through the generations, married with new and modern media.

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