Ava Armen is a Private Pilot!!

Now look at that happy smile! The fantastic Ava Armen surpassed an incredible milestone today and got her private pilot license! From tumultuous weather conditions giving Ava grief these last few weeks, she finally broke through the clouds and capitalized on the opportunity and got her checkride done! And with her support system to back her up—her grandma and mama—these three fabulous ladies left with the biggest smiles on their faces. Ava is no stranger to aviation, though. Having been raised by her aviation father who flew both GA and commercial aircraft, she has been following in his footsteps and keeping his legacy alive through her training. Ava’s drive is truly inspiring and it’s so incredible to see her achieve this amazing accomplishment. When asked what Ava was going to do after her checkride, she promptly said, “I’m taking a nap.” When Ava isn’t being the awe-inspiring lady that she is, you can find her working at Trader Joe’s or studying like a mad woman at school. Let’s give Ava and her flight instructor, Shane Smith, a huge congratulations for all the work they put in to get to this amazing point in Ava’s training. Amazing job you guys! Ava, we can’t wait to see where the skies take you next.