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*To opt in for the free PDF with all the information, requirements and process to become an FAA certificated ground instructor, send me an email at: chickswhoflyofficial@gmail.com In this episode of 'Chicks Who Fly,' we sit down with Ana Carolina Uribe, an accomplished private pilot and aviation enthusiast who has made significant strides in empowering young Latina women. Ana shares her journey into aviation, influenced by her father’s founding of Ecuatoriana Airlines and inspired by her pilot husband and son. Starting her flying career in her 40s, she found immense support within the aviation community and organized the inspiring Women of Aviation International event, earning her the prestigious Jefferson Award for public service. Ana talks about the challenges she faced, from landing in difficult conditions to managing the costs of aviation education, and underscores the importance of planning, perseverance, and community support. Tune in for a compelling conversation filled with personal stories, professional insights, and motivational advice for aspiring pilots.