My Aviation Journey
My Aviation Journey
Hi, I’m Nicholas! I’m 15 and from New York, working toward my dream of becoming an airline pilot. I created this website to share my aviation journey from flying gliders and using flight simulators to learning from real pilots and building real-world experience.
🚀 Recent Highlights: Last updated 5/1/26
🚁 Helicopter Flight Update: - New Helicopter Tour - New
I completed my first helicopter flight at Saratoga County Airport during an open house event. I flew in a Robinson R22 Beta II with Independent Helicopters, taking off from Saratoga and flying over Saratoga Lake and the Saratoga Race Course. The flight lasted about 10 to 12 minutes and was an incredible experience that I’ve had on my bucket list for a long time.
🛫 Cockpit Visits Update: I’ve now - New Cockpit Visits (17-26) -New
I completed 9 new cockpit visits, bringing my total from visit 17 through 26. These experiences have included regional jets, private jets, and Boeing 737 aircraft, each one giving me a different experience and helping me connect and network with others in aviation.
📺 I was Featured On News 10 ABC WTEN
on July 13, 2025! They covered my aviation journey, including gliding, flying, and more. It was a dream come true to be on TV! Check out the full story on its own page here on my website.
This site is kind of like my aviation logbook. You can explore different pages to see updates on my flights, sim setups, gliding progress, and more.
💻 Pro Tip:
If you’re on a computer, the site looks way better and is much easier to explore than on your phone. Highly recommend checking it out on a bigger screen if you can!
Hope you enjoy following along as I keep flying toward my goals!