Aspiring Astronaut
SIVA’S TESTIMONY (LITTLE AVIATOR)
PASSION PURSUIT
We are happy to share a spectacular story of one of our little aviators, who has gone from strength to strength while pursuing his passion!
Since as far back as I can remember, I have always aspired
to become the world’s youngest astronaut. However, my parents dismissed it as a
mere child’s fantasy. All that changed when I wrote out the landing procedure
of an airplane on our home’s whiteboard. This impressed my parents, and they
began testing my knowledge and abilities in aeronautical engineering, asking me
questions about space, airplanes, and more.
On one occasion, during a trip to India on Air Arabia
airlines, I had the opportunity to talk to a pilot. In the cockpit, the pilot
questioned me about the functionality of the Airbus and even allowed me to sit
in the pilot’s chair. My parents were surprised that I was more interested in
becoming a pilot than an astronaut, but I explained that one of the
requirements to become an astronaut is to first become a pilot. This means
flying a jet for at least 1,000 hours and obtaining an airline commander badge.
Despite my young age, my parents took me to various aviation
schools, but I was rejected by all of them due to my age. Finally, DAS Aviation
School’s Chief Officer personally interviewed me and allowed me to enroll after
I answered his questions correctly. Although they had to create a specialized
curriculum for me, I completed the six-month course in just three months and
even flew my first airplane as a co-pilot, a Cessna 51B, with Captain Jarvis.
A year later, the
school designed curricula for other students, but since I was ahead of them, I
flew my second airplane, completing two hours of my flying target, with Captain
Daniel. Currently, my parents and I are still planning for my future, but I am
confident that with their support, I will accomplish my dreams in no time.
Siva Arutprakhasam
Ramesh
Little Aviator
Life Long Learner.
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