A commonly known Hawaiian prover is “kulia i ka nu’u”, which translates to “strive for the highest” and that is exactly when I intend to do. For Airmen whove served half of their enlistment contract and are interested in leaving the Air Force, but do not have a set separation date. Additionally, I now feel that much more inclined to make Nick and all of those who contributed to this scholarship proud. Being able to afford flight school is easily the biggest hurdle for any student and thus I am grateful for the support. I even contemplated selling my car and motorcycle simply to keep this dream alive. Life as a military pilot will not slow down after.

And do not attempt to become a military pilot unless you are 100 committed and convinced that this is what you want to do. With having just completed my solo, currently working on cross-country, and my checkride creeping around the corner, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. The most important part of this discussion is that no matter what you do, do not join the ARC (ANG or AFRC) because you think it’s going to be easier than the RegAF. However, when COVID grounded all my plans and aspirations last year, I decided to go all in on chasing the very thing that makes me truly happy flying.

“HUGE MAHALO NUI LOA to Nick for gracing me as Part Time Pilot’s first ever scholarship recipient! Planes have wings and so do angels, but Nick has the greatest wings of em all! For taking us all under his wings, helping us develop our own, and ensuring we all soar! Flying has always been a dream of mine since childhood but never once did I think it was every tangible.

Ang part time pilot