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Continued from page 1 work have been undeniable.
“My first solo flight was by far the
Summerstown Airport.”
most exciting and rewarding. I have
Despite his enthusiasm, Bergeron been working very hard and studying
acknowledges the challenges he’s hard to get to my first solo. I had so
faced along the way. many family members come to watch

“The most challenging part for and support me. I was so happy,”
me has been completing the ground said Bergeron. “In order to fly alone
school. It’s self-study through online you have to fly with the assistant
learning which takes a lot of discipline chief flight instructor. Although
and motivation to complete. It very exciting, it was stressful with
involves a lot of reading and concepts the pressure of making sure I do
which can be challenging to self- well. Once I do the circuit with the
teach. Thankfully, I have a great assistant chief and he approves of my
instructor at the school that helps me abilities, he gives me clearance to go
with the ground school when I have up on my own. I complete the full
any questions,” said Bergeron. “The circuit and land by myself.” Photo Submitted
other biggest struggle is the weather For his first flight, Bergeron flew a
Learning to fly and doing flights is 150 Cessna.
weather dependent, which can be a “Flying the Cessna on my own
big challenge in our area, specifically full circuit, I was so excited to have sacrifices he’s made.
was quite nerve racking but such a
during the winter months. Moving on sense of adrenaline. I caught myself successfully completed it. I had a “This career path has been a very
to the next level can be a long process sense of relief and I’m so happy that
talking to myself through each step, expensive endeavour. I have been
when weather does not cooperate.” all this work has paid off.”
like I would with my instructor,” said working three jobs to be able to pay
However, the rewards of his hard Bergeron. “Once I accomplished the Looking ahead, Bergeron is for my flights, and schooling,” said
focused on his next steps in aviation. Bergeron. “I do plan to make a career
Brought to you by Ming & Associates “I am preparing to write my out of this and hope to attend aviation
Athlete of the Month
Athlete of the Month recreational license, and starting college post-secondary.”
As Bergeron sets his sights on
to train for my flight test,” said
a future career in aviation, his
Zion Dean Bergeron, who is eager to continue passion and perseverance serve
his progress in the world of aviation.
Age: 7 Grade: 2 School: Eamer’s Corners as an inspiration to aspiring pilots
Sports Energy’s Athlete of the Month was sub- Reflecting on the financial everywhere. With each flight,
mitted by a loyal reader. Zion is a busy boy who commitment required for his he’s one step closer to turning his
plays futsal, badminton with his older brother pursuit, Bergeron acknowledges the childhood dream into a reality.
Zoey, and who enjoys swimming. Spending
time in the pool is one of his favorite pastimes. Match Your Area Knowledge

Although he loves all sports, Zion’s favorite is soccer, which he plays ev- Play Thom’s Valentine Trivia
ery weekend at the Benson Center with the Seaway Valley Soccer Club.
He plans to attend a soccer camp over the March Break and is looking Way Back Trivia
forward to outdoor soccer this summer.
1Q - Can you name the Cornwall Sr. team whose fans
His hero is Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators. chanted, “We were only, only foolin’” when the team
came from behind during games?

2Q - In late February 1907, Owen ‘Bud’ McCourt scored
six times in an 11-3 win over Morrisburg in a Federal
League game. What happened to McCourt in his next
game against Ottawa on March 6?
Maxwell Ming - P.Eng, CFP ®
Financial Planner 3Q - Name the manager who took his boys’ team to the Duquesne Gardens
Financial Planning • Investments • Insurance in Pittsburgh, Pa. for a two-game friendly series in January 1916?

613-932-7526 • Max@mingassociates.com Page 40 for Answers