The Youngest Black Pilot To Cross...

Isaiah Cooper, 22

The Youngest Black Pilot To Cross America

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Born in the year 2000, Isaiah Cooper had a passion for aerobics and aviation. His mother believed in his passion and encouraged him by paying for after school classes, provided by Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum (TAM). This program focuses on academics and flying, geared towards children within cities. Accomplishing your dream requires discipline, determination and devotion, which is what the lad was able to hold unto which got him to this point. Through the help of his co-pilot and mentor, he flew...

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