Today, Kayleigh Dohm took the ice, er, runway, and absolutely crushed her first solo flight at KRNO on 35R in N495SP! While most dream of breakaways on the rink, Kayleigh’s out here pulling off pattern work like a pro. She left the instructor on the bench and flew three solid landings, totally unassisted. Just her, the airplane, and the goal horn of freedom sounding in her head. Kayleigh is quite possibly one of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. Her life goal? To play professional hockey and suit up for her beloved New York Rangers. But if that doesn’t pan out, she’ll “settle” for being a pilot, ideally in a plane with Rangers livery (we can respect that). Whether she’s not dreaming of running drills on the ice or rolling out final, she brings the same fierce determination, sharp focus, and quiet confidence to everything she does. While she hasn’t signed with the NHL (yet), today’s solo was definitely a top-shelf moment. Stick taps to her CFI Greg Anthenien for being the coach behind the scenes, guiding her to this big win. From her love of pucks to propellers, Kayleigh’s proving the sky is her new arena.
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