Who is the 18 year old female pilot?

Major congratulations are in order for Ariel Messam as she has truly made her mark on the history. The 18-year-old is New York's youngest certified pilot and she is from Queens! Thank you to my instructors @jocelynjones00 & @rustic___ ya'll are dope, and nothing is possible without God.



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