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Podcast: Literary Aviatrix: The Power of Story - Women in Aviation
Episode: Finding Myself in Aviation | Mary Build’s Inspiring Story of Flying, Seaplanes, and Second Chances
Description: Send us Fan MailAt age 47, Mary Build took her very first flight lesson. What followed was a remarkable 30-year career in aviation—flying seaplanes, running her own seaplane base in Maine, flying to Alaska, competing in the Air Race Classic, and serving as a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).In this interview, Mary shares her powerful journey from overcoming personal challenges to becoming a respected leader in aviation. We talk about her memoir Finding Myself in Aviation, the courage it takes to start something new later in life, and the joy of never saying no to...