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"The Coolest Grandpa" Wang Deshun Realizes His Dream of Blue Sky when He Received a Flying Driver's License at 85

[Character] 85-year-old actor Wang Deshun

　　[Event] Tested for a flying license, and flew a small plane into the sky, fulfilling the "blue sky dream"

　　Last month, 85-year-old Wang Deshun completed another challenge-flying a small plane into the sky, fulfilling his "blue sky dream".

"It is my dream to fly an airplane in the blue sky. Pursue a direction and run hard, and there will be results." Wang Deshun said.

　　Speaking of Wang Deshun, many people know that he is an actor, but what is more exciting than his acting career is his attitude towards life.

He has been challenging himself all his life, and his learning deeds have been widely spread on the Internet. He learned English at the age of 44, started fitness at the age of 50, learned to ride a horse at the age of 65, rides a motorcycle at the age of 78, and walked on the T stage at the age of 79. Cool grandpa".

Wang Deshun once said: "As long as you want to learn, it is never too late." Just a few years ago, Wang Deshun's childhood dream of flying sprouted again, and this time he did not hesitate at all.

　　"When I was young, I always wanted to fly. I always dreamed of flying in the sky. I had this dream for fifty to sixty years. So I think I have to learn to fly. I think I can do it," Wang Deshun said.

Therefore, he determined to challenge again and learn to fly.

Although there is no age limit for learning flying skills, you must pass a physical examination.

Thanks to his year-round fitness, Wang Deshun's physical indicators all meet the standards.

　　With the qualifications to learn to fly, Wang De started to inquire around and learned that Miyun Airport has complete infrastructure, sound operating qualifications, vast flying airspace, and numerous flying clubs on site, so he chose to start his dream journey here.

　　It is rare for the elderly to learn to fly in the industry. What makes airports and flying clubs most worried about is the learning ability and physical condition of the elderly.

Learning to fly does not happen overnight. You must first learn the basic theories before you can practice practical operations on the plane. This is a big challenge for Wang Deshun.

In order to help the elderly realize their dreams, the Flying Club set up a teaching team for Wang Deshun, and formulated a personalized teaching plan for his special situation.

"We continue to summarize, meet and analyze, and actively adjust the training program." said Xu Beidou, a flight instructor of Lexiang General Aviation at Miyun Airport.

　　The airport also provides a comprehensive and thoughtful service.

According to Guo Di, assistant to the president of Miyun Airport, the airport provides considerate services in terms of ground service, catering, and accommodation to provide the greatest help for the elderly to realize their dreams.

With the coordination and cooperation of multiple parties, Wang Deshun completed the first stage of theoretical study as scheduled, and basically mastered the key points of flight. In early August, flight learning entered the stage of practical flight test.

　　Successive flight tests have doubled Wang Deshun's confidence. From hurried hands and feet to maintaining level flight, to climbing and turning, he becomes more and more comfortable. With the continuous advancement of flight training, his childhood "flying dream" is also becoming a reality.

On August 17, the first phase of Wang Deshun's flight class was successfully completed. He drove a small plane to the long-awaited blue sky.

　　Text/Liu Miaomiao Dai Qiguo