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According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world extraordinary? Give two reasons
He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone. He was the only African American to make such a trip.
What inspired Irving to become a pilot?
Sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
What is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?
To increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math
What is Irving's “Journey for Knowledge” program?
Transform a jet into a flying classroom that will circle the globe sharing science, technology, engineering, math, geography, culture, and history
What dream did Irving turn down to learn how to fly an airplane?
A full football scholarship to the University of Florida?
What small business did Irving's parents's own?
A bookstore
Which of the following lines from "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator" is the best example of indirect characterization?
He was an extraordinary athlete.
He beat the odds and flew solo around the world.
One of their customers, a Jamaican-born professional pilot,
Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.
What one thing must a person do to become a pilot?
dance boogie boogie
Pass a written exam
study nautical science
learn to swim
Where was Irving originally from?
New York
Jamaica
Miami
Zimbawe
What are STEM Carrers
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
