On September 21, 2021, pilot Al Taylor, EAA 271407, conducted a Young Eagles flight for both Hannah and Reid, young adults in the Tomah, Wisconsin, school system. But this wasn’t just any Young Eagles flight — it was the backdrop for Reid to ask Hannah to homecoming. The pilot, Reid’s dad Kurt, and Hannah’s mom Tonya worked together to arrange the special invitation.
It was decided that the two would ride together and Hannah would sit in the right seat helping with the checklists. After a nice flight through smooth air, Hannah helped with the before-landing checklist, and that one had a surprise on the back:
“Reduce air speed and prepare for a smooth landing… if you’ll go to Homecoming with me?”
She said yes.
