Flying changed her life, now her mission is to change yours - Life After Aviator
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- From overcoming a life threatening disease to facing the challenges of learning to fly, Gillian never gave up on herself or her dreams. This emotional story takes us to the very beginning of Gillians paramotoring experience. Please join us in congratulating her in becoming the first ever female school instructor at Aviator PPG!
Special thanks to film makers Reese d'Aquin and Brennan Thompson who's footage have masterfully captured these events.
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Judson Graham was not a paid actor in this film. Also happy to be a part of your journey.
Holy crap u r a small little guy what are u about 5 .3
Well done Gillian, honest and inspiring. Beautiful.
Just wow. So happy for you! Proud to see how far you have come! Blue Skys Gillian
It is such an honor, privilege and joy to be learning in a class under Gillian's management. You are such a remarkable inspiration!
Heck yeah Gillian. When I met you at Bad Apples, I would have never thought you had those set backs. Great job on overcoming them and doing what you love. Congrats. Maybe one day I'll get into the instructor scene.
What a kind and heartfelt video. The world needs more of this.
Wow, nice one Gillian, its been wonderful following your journey and to see your current position within Aviator. Many congratulations.
Gillian, I'm also a Crohie as well as a disabled veteran with PTSD and CFS. I hope you see this as seeing your transparency and determination have driven me to get in the air! I'm currently pursuing my avenues for training ❤
What a great and wonderful story. Congrats to you Gillian!
This comment is more for Gillian.
I have watched all the videos of Judson's and Aviator. I feel I have watched you pretty much grow up on UA-cam.
I am truly so proud to see your advancement in the sport from just hanging around the airport to your first flight. I was very impressed to see you grow from a shy young girl to training and now being the lead trainer / manager. WOW! I can see your confidence grow in this montage of your life.
for the future I'd love for you to make more videos to get more women interested in the sport. You would make a GREAT Role Model.
I couldn't say it better!
For anyone out there watching this story thinking maybe this is for me? No matter what your going through, I promise this will change your life. The flying is incredible it changes your perspective. The friends you'll meet will inspire you to be your best self. The people in the sport are some of the best I have ever met and the experience of flying with like minded people will allow you to build friendships for life. They will welcome you to be your best self. This sport has become my prescription for happiness! It can do the same for you. Can you tell I just had the best flight of my life tonight!
Aviator, keep these inspirational stories coming. Giving people wings changes lives!
I feel privileged to have been trained by you Gillian. Awesome story!!! Thanks for sharing it! Congrats on the new gig
I caught a few of your launches and foot drags at Bad Apples this year. Your confidence and control was very evident. Congrats on working through life's challenges.
I was a big fan before I knew anything about you Gillian. Now I am over the top. Cutest PPG girl ever!
I had the privilege of visiting Aviator for a few days during Gillian's training and first flights. She was a student who had total concentration on the sport and it shows today. Congrats kid, so proud of your achievements.
Gill is my spirit animal.
I cannot remember watching a video where my eyes started tearing up but also smiled so many times in one video! I start my training next week and cannot wait to share the feeling. Good for you
Wow, what a journey. I can relate to the anxiety, self doubt, etc. PPG has helped me as well. Great video. Gillian is an inspiration.
Way to go Gillian!!!! Such an amazing story! Glad your leading the way!!
You seem to be a totally different person from the very first time seeing you on UA-cam. I remember the video of you receiving your surprise training gift. You have totally been Blessed. Keep up the hard work and I look forward to returning to aviator one day to say Hi. Aloha!
Gillian’s the best!!!!
What an inspiring story! Aviation needs many more people like her😊
What an inspiration! I would agree, PPG is a life changing experience. I too was depressed and lacking confidence. I started flying PPG in August of 22. Since then my life has changed completely. I just accepted an offer to make twice as much after killing it in my role at a municipality. I wouldn't be where I am today without this incredible sport. The new found confidence has made me a better man dad husband and employee. Now I can provide a better life for my family and I owe it all to the sport. Thank you for sharing your experience! I just flew tonight, literally the best flight of my life! This sport is changing lives, keep up the great work! PPG for life!
What a star, great achievement be very proud of yourself, to the skies with no limit for you girl
Awesome progression Gillian! From all the videos on UA-cam, watching your first flights to where you are today… Your story is extremely motivating and inspiring!
What a great, inspiring story 👌 Paramotoring is the only thing I’ve done that gives you such a sense of elation 🥳
Great Video about Never Giving Up on Yourself, if our Mind is Set, most people can Do Anything, Thanks Gillian for Giving Confidence to Many Viewers...
Wow Gillian, I’ve always seen you in Aviator videos but never knew your story. What you have overcome is incredible and put a smile on my face. What a great story you have, keep it up!
This is a very inspiring video! Thanx! And all the best wishes for Gillian! I will show this video to girls here in Russia, who think that paramotoring is only for bold man...
I’m so proud of my instructor. You are awesome Gillian!!
What a wonderful story. I've wanting to fly for years now but I always talk myself out of it. No more, I'm going to do this someday. Hopefully I'll come train with you guys next winter.
Congrats, Gill! Your story is so inspiring that I'm crying with you, too. 😆❤
Aviator, what a terrific video you put together. Jillian, what a background story you have and what an amazing inspiration you’ll be for many people who watch this.
Hey Jill....!!! You are very brave!!! I love your history , thanks for tell us!
An inspiring and moving story of life Gillian
Love it
I myself am dealing with similar situation hoping my first flight helps! Almost there! Such an amazing story congrats on finding flying!
Awesome story! I dream to be able to work at Aviator one day!!
Congratulations Gillian! You epitomize the very meaning of tenacity. Your courage, strength, and will to push through what many would agree with.. monumental challenges, and become the very woman you are today, is an inspiring story for all to learn from. Even in the darkest of times, never give up. Cheers to your continued success in this sport, this new position, and happiness, and all unknown rewards yet to come. You soar girl! 🪂
Ah mazing! Very inspirational. I always thought you were cool, now, even cooler 😎
I loved this video so much. So inspiring, life-affirming and beautiful.
You're awesome Gillian!!!
You have proved to yourself and everyone else that no matter what, once you have a focus you can achieve anything. I started my paragliding/PPG journey last year and it's a VERY grounding experience. You definitely learn a lot about yourself, the things that hold you back and open a door to what you can achieve through flying but more so outside of the flying scene. Take care, fly safe 🤗🤗🤗
You’re a very brave girl and an inspiration to all the youngsters out there…
Very cool.
Thank you for sharing your story.
I think you're very brave❤❤
Awesome! I hope we can fly someday and trade teaching tricks! Safe landings fellow bird!
Can an airport enthusiast from other part of the world could achieved a dream life like her 😢? Living full time doing what we love to do 😢. Really want to joins with you guys😢
Rock on Gillian!
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It is possibly fly at the aviator airport by weekends? Aviator videos have pretty good vibe
Stop crying, You’re making me cry 🥹👌👏
Hey everyone !
Do you have any available near me how to fly a paramotor lesson from 94578
Can try looking up our friends at Backcountry PPG in Salt Lake City, but aviator is FL and TN based at the moment.
Unless you are a 100% disabled veteran on a fixed income and can't afford it...then your screwed like me. And before you say it, resurgence ppg isn't doing that anymore.
I absolutely love THIS story ....and stories like this, about personal journeys and growth...Great job Aviator, and thanks Gillian for sharing your story!! So Inspiring!!
Amazing things are waiting for us that are only found on the other side of fear. Flight was one of those for me . 🪂