after Smith got his first flight license in 1946, he began to cruise over a farm in southern Iowa to enjoy his favorite view, the rising sun. He said, "I don't know if you have ever seen anything more beautiful than this."
when he first learned to fly, an hour's course needed 8 dollars, and Smith listened to 2 dollars each time to listen to 15 minutes, and finally got his flight license in 1946. As he grew older, he would rather spend his money on flying than buying a watch.
not long ago, a California pilot said he was the world's oldest pilot, and Smith's family later applied to the Guinness world record. In September, the agency confirmed Smith as the record holder, and the Federal Aviation Administration officials confirmed that Smith was the oldest in the world. The bearer of the flight license. Smith responded with a smile: "I don't care about that."
Norm Jaeger, a flight instructor at the airport, said Smith was a very good pilot, and he still remembered Smith's textbook landing in a strong side wind. Jaeger, 82, said: "I am trying to follow his footsteps and continue to fly."
Smith said that age is not a problem. He has been in good health. In order to continue flying, he needs a physical examination and flight test every two years.
in real life, Smith made a living by driving a truck and retired 32 years ago. At the age of 80, when his wife persuaded him, he once gave up flying. 6 years ago, his wife died, and with the help of his friends, he resumed flying.
he said, "I want to fly every day, especially on my birthday." On the 21 day, Smith ushered in his 99 birthday. He flew over the Tony J Na botner River and praised it as the most crooked River in Iowa. For him, this land is very familiar, but when he flies, he still focuses on everything on the earth, and does not want to let go of a detail.
after another textbook landing, Smith was asked how long he wanted to fly. He replied, "as long as I am alive, I will fly all the time."