Dream Big My journey was finally over. I had
made it. I felt relief and pride. I had broken two important records. I was the first black pilot to fly around the world alone. I was also the youngest. My trip took 97 days. I had to fly
through thunderstorms, monsoons, sandstorms, and other trials. It was hard work, and I worried I might not make it at times. But I never gave up. I dared to dream and to fly!
WORDWISE
drag: the force that slows down an object’s movement
gravity: the force that causes objects to fall toward the center of Earth
lift: the force that pushes something upward
thrust: the force that propels something forward
For more, read: “Touch the Sky: My Solo Flight Around the World” by Barrington Irving and Holly Peppe
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