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10-year-old aspiring pilot gets a dream ride. Then it gets even better

OSHKOSH – Ten-year-old Hakon Heggland probably knows more about airplanes than you do. He reads three-volume flight manuals for fun and uses computer software to craft his own airplane designs. “He’s a voracious consumer of aviation media,” said his dad, Kurt Heggland. So a few months ago, when legendary pilot Sean Tucker called, Hakon was ready. Tucker offered Hakon the chance to fly with him during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture convention in Oshkosh. But first, Hakon would need to pass a test. It was as if Hakon had been preparing for the call for his entire young life. Though Hakon, of Sun Prairie, has been interested in planes for as long as he can remember, the 2013 AirVenture convention lit a fire for aviation. He remembers an “overwhelming” number of planes that year, ultralights, vintage planes and plenty else. He joined EAA’s Young Eagles program, which aims to get kids interested in aviation. His membership led Tucker to call. So when Tucker asked Hakon to write an essay describing three airplane maneuvers — a loop, a hammerhead and a slow roll — Hakon woke up early and worked late to finish the assignment. Soon, Tucker responded: Hakon would be flying with him at EAA. On Friday, Hakon suited up to [...]

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