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By David Stephens
Hometown News
When 16-year-old Chesnee High School junior Gracin Watson decided she wanted to learn how to fly planes, she had to choose between a traveling cheerleading squad or take flying lessons over the summer. Watson chose the lessons and now has recently successfully completed her first solo flight after only a little over 7 hour’s instruction.
Gracin Watson said, “My dad has his pilot’s license and I had flown with him many times. I decided I wanted to be able to fly too.”
Jeff Watson said, “When Gracin said she wanted to learn how to fly I knew exactly who to take her to. Gracin is learning from the same flight instructor, Lee Ore, and flying in the same plane I learned in when I took lessons.”
“I really enjoy the thrill of flying and being in the sky,” Gracin stated. “ I love seeing the sights and getting a whole different perspective on things from up there. One thing I have to concentrate on is that when it gets bumpy I tend to tense up and “squeeze” the controls too hard, but I am working on that. The landing is probably the most challenging part of it all because you really have to keep that nose up.”
For the rest of the story, read this week’s Chesnee Tribune.
Flight Instructor Lee Ore, Gracin Watson, and Gracin’s dad Jeff Watson.
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