Aalisha Sugur

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Aalisha – Teen Aviator, Tech Explorer, Future Aerospace Engineer

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Join date: May 10, 2025

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👋 Hi! I’m Aalisha, a high school senior, FAA-certified drone pilot, and student pilot currently training for my Private Pilot License (PPL) at Princeton Flying School in New Jersey.

Ever since I took the controls of a Cessna 172 for the first time, I knew the sky wasn’t the limit—it was just the beginning. Aviation has taught me more than just how to fly. It’s shaped how I think, how I lead, and how I dream.

At 16, I earned my FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, and I’ve logged over 20+ hours toward my PPL under a Part 61 training program. Along the way, I’ve gained experience in flight planning, weather interpretation, VFR navigation, and radio communication with ATC—all while balancing school, STEM clubs, and mentoring younger students in aviation and coding.

🛫 Through this blog, I share what I’m learning as I grow—from flight school and FAA exams to drone ops, weather decoding, and even aerospace careers. Whether you're just curious or ready to pursue your own pilot journey, I’m here to guide, inspire, and fly with you.

📌 Highlights:

🛩️ Student Pilot | PPL in Progress
🎮 FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Operator
🎓 STEM Enthusiast | Aviation Blogger | Mentor
💻 Civil Air Patrol Cadet | Python & Java Mentor
🚀 Future Aviator & Aerospace Engineer

Posts (100)

Jul 30, 2026 ∙ 1 min

Blog 100: One Hundred Flight Notes: What Aviation Has Taught Me

Aviation rewards preparation long before the wheels leave the runway. In Blog 100, I’m focusing on bringing together discipline, humility, technical growth, service, and the courage to keep learning. The goal is not to memorize a perfect script. It is to understand the relationships well enough to notice when the flight is moving away from the plan—and to respond early. Start with the aircraft’s approved flight manual, current charts, official weather, and guidance from a qualified...

Jul 30, 2026 ∙ 1 min

Blog 99: Building More Accessible Pathways Into Aerospace

Aviation rewards preparation long before the wheels leave the runway. In Blog 99, I’m focusing on turning curiosity into access through mentorship, visible role models, and hands-on opportunity. The goal is not to memorize a perfect script. It is to understand the relationships well enough to notice when the flight is moving away from the plan—and to respond early. Start with the aircraft’s approved flight manual, current charts, official weather, and guidance from a qualified instructor....

Jul 30, 2026 ∙ 1 min

Blog 98: Sustainable Aviation: Engineering the Next Efficiency Gain

Aviation rewards preparation long before the wheels leave the runway. In Blog 98, I’m focusing on looking beyond one technology to propulsion, operations, materials, and infrastructure. The goal is not to memorize a perfect script. It is to understand the relationships well enough to notice when the flight is moving away from the plan—and to respond early. Start with the aircraft’s approved flight manual, current charts, official weather, and guidance from a qualified instructor. Then build a...