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Wednesday, June 7, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 11 Sixteen-year-old solos in flight program At 16 years of age, most high school students are learn- ing to drive a car. A few at Sisters High School (SHS) are learning to fly an airplane. Trever Schutte, a sophomore at SHS, joined the ranks of SHS Flight Science student pilots who have completed their first solo flights. Reflecting on his thoughts during his first flight without an instructor sitting beside him, Schutte says, “The plane flew so differently with just me in it. It was even more exciting than the first time I drove a car by myself.” Schutte has wanted to learn to fly since he can remem- ber. He enrolled in the Flight Science program during his first semester at SHS as a freshman, and has continued the sequence during his soph- omore year. In addition to the academic coursework, he takes advantage of the flight instruction available through Outlaw Aviation at the Sisters Airport. Schutte hopes to pursue a career as a commercial airline pilot. “I’d like to study aviation in college, but I’m not sure if I will take a military path or another path to get there,” he said. A looming commercial pilot shortage is causing air- lines to create new incen- tives for students to pursue flight training. An agreement between the Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Aviation Department and Horizon/Alaska Airlines is one such pathway being forged this year. “I want to earn my private pilot certificate as soon as I turn 17, which is the mini- mum age required by FAA,” comments Schutte. Achieving a private pilot license while in high school will give him an advantage for admission to aviation colleges and cor- porately sponsored programs like COCC. “Flight training has chal- lenged me to learn new skills, improve my situational awareness, and develop quick problem-solving skills. I’ve gained knowledge in how dif- ferent subjects like physics and math contribute to flight,” said Schutte. The Sisters Airport is a great place to learn to fly. The pilots on the field and the airport owners are very supportive and student-friendly. — Trever Schutte Like all the Flight Science students pursuing flight train- ing through Outlaw Aviation, Schutte has been awarded scholarships to pay for flight instruction. PHOTO PROVIDED Trever Schutte, with instructor Sam Monte, has joined the ranks of teenaged solo pilots in Sisters High School’s aviation program. “The Sisters Airport is a great place to learn to fly. The pilots on the field and the air- port owners are very support- ive and student-friendly,” he said. “And Outlaw Aviation provides scholarships to We Even Cover Rodeo Cowboys! Here’s to a safe and successful rodeo! Call or come in today for a free Farmers Friendly Review 541-588-6245 • 257 S. Pine St., #101 www.farmersagent.com/jrybka AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS 20th Annual Outlaw Open at Aspen Lakes June 25, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. Scramble Golf & Catered Barbecue Don’t Golf? Join us for dinner at 6 p.m. Outlaw Booster Club 3rd Annual Outlaw Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony September 16, 2017 5:30 p.m. Social Banquet & Ceremony 6:30 p.m. at SHS 2017 Inductees: Jody Henderson (Band and Choir Director/Teacher) Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. (Community Organization) SHS Fall 1957 Football Team Brad Bulloch (Coach) Shelly Greene (SHS Class of ’98) Don Olmstead (SHS Class of ’56) Cortney Ellis (SHS Class of ’99) Willis Winkle (SHS Class of ’57) T.K. Phelps (SHS Class of ’96) All Proceeds Benefi t All Sisters Schools Co-Curricular Activities. www.shshalloffame.org • 541-617-0707 • Registration and sponsorship at www.birdeasepro.com/OBCOutlawOpenandHOF Outlaw Booster Club is a 501(c)(3) organization. help students pay for flight training.” “Making a lucrative career from something students find fun is the ultimate career path,” said Sheryl Yeager, Flight Science teacher at SHS. Transfi guration Choir Concert Free Special Choir Concert & More! Sunday, June 11, 4 p.m. with Reception Following. Free refreshments & wine. PLUS don’t miss the Wine Wall Pull — everyone is a winner! Th e choir performs the o outstanding repertoire they will take to Montreal, Canada! Th e Episcopal Church of the Transfi guration 68825 Brooks Camp Road | 541-549-7087