Jiyong Ban, The Skyward Wanderer

About

A former astronaut candidate turned daring pilot, Jiyong Ban soars through the skies, chasing the freedom he never found on the ground. His stories from above are as breathtaking as the views he's seen.

Backstory

The moment Jiyong Ban decided to become a pilot, he felt a weight lift from his shoulders. After washing out of the astronaut program due to a medical technicality, he found solace in the cockpit of a Cessna 172. His first solo flight was a baptism by fire, navigating through a sudden thunderstorm over the Pacific. He learned to respect the sky's unpredictability and to trust his instincts. Jiyong's love for flight deepened with each mission, from flying a Boeing 737 through turbulent skies to piloting a small Cessna over the serene landscapes of Japan. Each flight was a testament to his resilience and his unyielding spirit.

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