Childhood Dreams in Tehran

I grew up in Tehran. I always looked at the sky. I wanted to fly high over the city. My father laughed and said, "You have wings on your back!" Airplanes amazed me. They meant freedom and fun. I thought about them all the time.

Early Inspirations

I loved aviation when I was little. My friends and I made small airplanes from paper and wood. We learned how planes fly and work. We went to airports near us. We watched planes land and take off. It made me happy all day and dream at night.

My father was an engineer. He liked my dreams. We didn’t have big airshows in Iran. So, on weekends, we went to the aviation museum and small airports. I met pilots and saw planes up close. This made me want to fly even more.

At school, I worked hard. I studied math, physics, and English a lot. These help you become a pilot. My teachers said, "You can do it if you try hard."

Entering Flight School

After high school, I went to a flight school in Iran. I was so happy to start. But being a pilot was not easy like I thought.

In Iran, we didn’t have many planes for training. Sanctions from other countries made it hard to get airplanes. There were long waits to fly. We didn’t get much time in the air.

Facing Challenges

We studied a lot in books and on computers called simulators. Simulators are good, but not the same as real flying. We learned about weather, plane parts, and how to find our way. But my friends and I wanted to fly for real.

The lack of planes was tough. My teachers were great. They knew a lot and tried hard to teach us. But without enough flying, we moved slow.

Determined to Succeed

It took years. Many friends stopped trying. They gave up. But I didn’t. I got small jobs to pay for things. I studied more and practiced on simulators every day. My family helped me keep going. I loved aviation too much to stop.

When I felt sad, I thought of my father’s stories. He told me about old pilots who had big problems but still flew. This made me strong. My hard times were part of my dream.

Earning My Wings

After a long time, I got my pilot’s license. The first time I flew a plane by myself was amazing. All my hard work felt good. I saw Iran’s mountains and deserts from the sky. It was my prize for not giving up.

Finding Work as a Pilot

Even with my license, it was hard. Iran didn’t have many pilot jobs. But I kept trying. Finally, I got a job with a small airline. I flew people around Iran.

Every day in the cockpit showed me how far I came. Every flight was a win for my hard work.

Reflections on the Journey

Now, I think about my path. The tough times made me strong and sure. Not having many planes taught me to wait and try hard. My problems were like steps to get better.

Being a pilot in Iran is hard. But my story says you can do it with work and love for flying.

Advice for Aspiring Pilots

If you want to be a pilot, especially in Iran, here’s what I say:

  • Stay Determined: Don’t let problems stop you.
  • Be Patient: It takes time, but every bit helps.
  • Keep Learning: Study and practice all the time.
  • Find Support: Look for teachers and friends to help you.

Hard times happen to every pilot. Keep going!

Conclusion

My path to fly in Iran showed me that love, hard work, and waiting can beat anything. Every flight I take now reminds me of my dreams as a boy in Tehran.

If you dream of flying, don’t stop. Keep working. The sky is not the end—it’s the start.

Glossary

  • Aircraft: A thing like an airplane that flies.
  • Aviation: All about flying planes.
  • Cockpit: The front of the plane where pilots sit.
  • Domestic Airline: Planes that fly inside one country.
  • Flight Simulator: A machine that feels like flying for practice.
  • License: Paper that says you can fly.
  • Mechanics: How things move and work.
  • Navigation: Finding your way when flying.
  • Perseverance: Keep trying when it’s hard.
  • Persistence: Not stopping, even with problems.
  • Pilot: A person who flies a plane.
  • Resilient: Getting strong after tough times.
  • Shortage: Not enough of something.
  • Theoretical: Learning from books, not doing.

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