Young aviation enthusiast’s wish takes flight

Boyu traveled to Goodyear, Arizona, for an up-close look at aviation and pilot training. (Make-A-Wish/Submitted) For 11-year-old Boyu, airplanes have been more than a passing interest since kindergarten. From identifying aircraft models to teaching his parents about aviation, his fascination with flying has fueled his aspiration to one day become a pilot.That passion recently brought the Houston-area boy to Goodyear, where United Airlines and Make-A-Wish partnered to grant his wish of experiencing the world of aviation firsthand at United Aviate Academy.“My first favorite was getting into the airplane,” Boyu said through Ivy Cheng, a Make-A-Wish volunteer and interpreter. “The second favorite was definitely the control tower.” During his visit, Boyu explored aircraft, toured a maintenance hangar, experienced an airplane taxiing on the ground, visited an air traffic control tower and practiced flying in a flight simulator.

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