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Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Abagworo(m): 8:35am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Mr. Odozor who graduated alongside 15 other trained pilots at the Afrika Union Aviation Academy (AUAA), Mafikeng, South Africa on Saturday was described as the new hope of the African aviation industry. Capt. Allan Roebuck, Director of AUAA, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Johannesburg that Mr. Odozor completed all the 37 flying procedures in record time. “The academy is proud of this young Nigerian, with the award of licence and certificate to him. Today, I can say he is the youngest commercial licence pilot in both Nigeria and South Africa. “I cannot say now if he is the youngest African to attain that record, but I’m sure he is the youngest in South Africa and Nigeria,’’ he said. The AUAA director noted that it requires a lot of hard work, focus, punctuality and discipline to be trained as a commercial pilot. “It is not enough to be academically sound to be a good pilot. It requires focus, punctuality, and discipline to get the commercial licence and certificate. “It has been a long road for the group of qualified pilots to obtain their licences. With the award of certificate, they can fly commercial planes,’’ Mr. Roebuck said. He said the new pilots underwent two years of rigorous training and 37 flying procedures. On his part, Mr. Odozor said he had always dreamt of becoming a pilot. “Flying a plane has been my childhood dream, and I am happy today that I’m a licensed commercial pilot at the age of 20. “I never expected myself to be the youngest Nigerian to get the commercial pilot licence, not to talk about in an advanced country like South Africa. I was just pursuing my childhood dream of being a pilot. “But I thank God that I have now made history, as a record licensed commercial pilot in both Nigeria and South Africa,’’ Mr. Odozor said. He said his immediate plan was to go for his instrument type and rating courses. “Aviation training is very wide. This is just the beginning. My immediate plan is to enrol for my instrument type rating and Boeing 737 training courses,’’ Mr. Odozor said. Mr. Odozor has equalled the record set by Ed Gardner, a Briton, who obtained his commercial pilot licence at the age of 20 in 2008. Before heading for South Africa for training, the Nigerian attended Uchenna Secondary School in Owerri, the Imo State capital, graduating in 2009. http://premiumtimesng.com/news/129495-16-ex-niger-delta-militants-complete-training-in-south-africa-as-commercial-pilots.html 7 Likes
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Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by goldfish80(m): 8:44am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Congrats young man |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Nobody: 8:44am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Congraz little Bro !!!!!!!. Stand up for the champion stand up stand up !!!!!!!!!! Mr and Mrs Moderators!! Accurate Time Goal Keepers!! Co-nairalanders!! Special guest of honours!!! Viewers at home!!!. IS THIS NOT A FRONT PAGE MATERIAL?? OK NOBE DEATH MATTER e for don hit number one page since 3 Likes |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by 50calibre(m): 8:51am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Another igbo guy doing exploits. The guy looks like he got something upstairs, I can totally see him flying an A380 or Dreamliner in a few years time. 15 Likes |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by yuzedo: 9:11am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Respect. |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Tsmooth1(m): 9:12am On Apr 15, 2013 |
20yr old small boy? Is that not suicide? 3 Likes
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Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by martyns303(m): 9:47am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Nice 10 Likes |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by martyns303(m): 9:51am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Nice |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by 50calibre(m): 9:52am On Apr 15, 2013 |
T-smooth: You are an embodiment of everything that's wrong with Nigeria today. So you think age is a hindrance to greatness? - Zuckerberg was 21 when he started Facebook - Mike Tyson was 20 when he became world heavyweight champion. - Malala yusuf zai is 15 but she took on the Taliban - A 17 year old boy just sold an app to yahoo for $30 million. Age is nothing when it comes to potential to achieve. 29 Likes |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Nobody: 9:57am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Salute! 1 Like |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by chymystique(f): 10:04am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Awesome!!.. He has rili made his peeps proud |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by morgist(m): 10:10am On Apr 15, 2013 |
See the boy and @martyns303 @martyns303 you be big boy i swear! you no dey make mouth like other nairalanders! Congrat!
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Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by gunuvi(m): 10:10am On Apr 15, 2013 |
I was once a record breaker too. Have been drinking as much as 23 bottles of lager beers since when I was just 12. Na lie o. Kudos to the future and today of Africa! 4 Likes |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Jakumo(m): 10:12am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Fantastic Achievement ! This young aviator is a MASSIVE inspiration to all who pursue a dream. He demonstrates that the sky is truly the limit, and that all it takes is dedication, and the will to excel every step of the way along the road of life chosen. |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Nobody: 10:13am On Apr 15, 2013 |
martyns303:nice one bro. |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Kzinne: 10:18am On Apr 15, 2013 |
T-smooth:u are very stupid. when u were his age u were chasing frivolities. now u old and blabbing |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by SlyIg(f): 10:19am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Is he a nairalander? |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Fiawest(m): 10:20am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Good things is gradually coming frm Nigeria..HAlleluya |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by RiKKies: 10:21am On Apr 15, 2013 |
50calibre: Ride on bros. i feel you. |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Mologi(m): 10:24am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Hmmmmm!dat's gud 4 d young lad.mayb wen am 20 [again].MOLOGI wuld world record.. |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Freiburger(m): 10:25am On Apr 15, 2013 |
50calibre:20likes 1 Like |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by soma042(m): 10:25am On Apr 15, 2013 |
omo fly higher we have your back 1 Like |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by adagodson: 10:26am On Apr 15, 2013 |
I've flown almost all kinds of planes in my game. I thinks I can try it out also in real life Congrats dude. |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by vizboy(m): 10:29am On Apr 15, 2013 |
congrat man |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Gombs(m): 10:30am On Apr 15, 2013 |
....Proud of him...he's got igbo blood. #BanMeIfYouLike |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by ichommy(m): 10:30am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Congrat Bro |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by ifyalways(f): 10:34am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Congrats Boy. And Martyns303 too. |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Jakumo(m): 10:34am On Apr 15, 2013 |
adagodson: I've flown almost all kinds of planes in my game. I thinks I can try it out also in real life Did you master IFR flying at your desktop simulator, and can you read and fully comprehend an approach plate? If your answer to either of those two very basic questions is a "no", please now issue and apology for attempting to pose as anything more than the armchair pilot that you are ha ha. |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Lilimax(f): 10:35am On Apr 15, 2013 |
gunuvi: I was once a record breaker too. Have been drinking as much as 23 bottles of lager beers since when I was just 12.Out of the aboundant of the heart, the mouth speaks. How come you link your achievements to the level of your drinking. Too bad 1 Like |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by dridowu: 10:36am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Congrat bro |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by Lilimax(f): 10:37am On Apr 15, 2013 |
Gombs: ....Proud of him...he's got igbo blood.Always dare the seemingly impossible . |
Re: Odozor 20, Graduates As Youngest Licensed-Pilot With Others by jmoore(m): 10:38am On Apr 15, 2013 |
great |
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