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Youngest Ghanaian Female Pilot Talks About Her First Flying Experience

Pilot, Audrey Maame Esi Swatson achieved her dreams of becoming a commercial pilot at 21 years.

Moreover, she obtained her commercial license in 2018. However, the young lady had her first experience as an assistant pilot when she was only 18 years.

According to Audrey, her first encounter was quite unpleasant.

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She spoke about it in an interview with Frankie 5 on This Is Gospel. According to her, it was a moment of joy at the thought of moving an aircraft but that joy soon turned into discomfort on her introductory flight.

“I was really scared and I couldn’t imagine myself adding force to it for the aircraft to be off the ground. It was nice in the beginning but later in the flight for my first day, I was feeling airsick. I was sweating. I wanted to really throw up” 

However, Audrey managed to overcome the discomfort to successfully complete her maiden flight with motivation from her mum who was also on board.

“But then after we came back, it didn’t come out. I felt better. My mummy asked if [I would continue]. I was like yeah”

Despite the uneasiness during her first flight experience, the young pilot believes that turbulence during flights are nothing.

Initially, Audrey’s father dissuaded her from pursuing her dreams as a pilot but later had to support her because she was resolute about her aspirations.

The young female pilot began her training at Mach1 Aviation Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2015.

She obtained her private pilot license before obtaining a commercial license in 2018.

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Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah