Another Navajo kid gets her first logbook.

Posted by JeffSHauser@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 27 comments

We like to say when these guys come up against challenges in life they can always say "wait a minute, I've flown an airplane I can handle anything."

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MNSoaring@reddit

Please tell me that you have coordinated with the ray foundation so you can keep funding this and perhaps grow your program.

What you are doing is EXACTLY what the ray foundation supports.

PM me if you want/need more info. I have connections.

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Thanks for the insight. I am retired now, but ran a 501c3 for 25+ years spread over the US and turned it over to a core group of volunteers. We have several projects out here on the Rez, but can't bring myself to start another non prof. I will look into The Ray Foundation because we like to support people who support people.👍

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MNSoaring@reddit

https://rayfoundation.us/

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

Just sent them an email Thanking them for their work with young people and aviation.

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fellipec@reddit

I took too long to understand that Navajo kid doesn't mean the plane model.

Very nice, congratulations!

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

I probably should have been more specific. The language is called "Navajo" the people themselves are known as the "Diné" people. Although I understand the Navajo is a great plane.😁

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fellipec@reddit

I'm not from USA so not immediately relate Navajo with the people. And did not knew Diné was the correct name, TIL

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

Let's make Reddit one big family.

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fellipec@reddit

The Archer II in Brazil got the name Tupi, which is also the name of a tribe of original people.

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mickcham362@reddit

This is awesome, don't get me wrong. But I wish they learnt in Piper's instead of Cessna's!

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

No Pipers at this flight school. Not a pilot myself, just like to see the confidence and the smiles when they land.👍

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fremdo@reddit

That’s awesome and an excellent attitude to teach young people.

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

A couple weeks ago she headed to Job Corp in Montana for forest fire school. We think she wants to be a smoke jumper.

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Katana_DV20@reddit

I wish I had this drive and focus when when I was that age. I envied those who had a plan and followed it through.

All the very best to her, the skies await 🌌🛩️

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

They just need folks like all of us to point them to the SKY👍

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ltmp@reddit

She’s awesome! That’s really important work

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

Every kid just needs a chance.

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Zyme2112@reddit

I needed this story today.

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

Happy to bring it to you. We try to take one kid a month from the Reservation in Chinle AZ to Roadrunner in Farmington NM. It's so awesome to see them head dow n that runway and rotate. Oh the looks on their faces of pride when they step out.

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ConstableBlimeyChips@reddit

Are they wearing three hoodies, and a beanie?

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kussian@reddit

This kind of wearings kinda annoys me😓

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

Well you know those 172's in the winter.😵‍💫😁

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JeffSHauser@reddit (OP)

I wish I could see the look on their faces when they circle Shiprock.🥰

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Bolter_NL@reddit

This was already posted once, at least this photo was.

Generally isn't it a bit discriminatory? It's the same for all kids, why specifically pointing out that she's Navajo? (for me as a European it just seems weird)