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Feb 4
Feb 4 First Solo Circuit

I move the throttle from idle to 2200 rpm. My hammering heart valves are louder than the small plane’s.

Jan 7
Jan 7 Flying

Charlotte Hamrick

Across the room, the most gorgeous and popular boy in school — tall, blonde, athletic and artsy. A damn Norse god come to life.