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'Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator'

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  • What is Barry's full name?
    Barrington Irving
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  • Where did Barry grow up?
    Inner city Miami
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  • Describe what growing up in Miami's inner city was like? (3 things)
    There was a lot of crime, failing schools and poverty
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  • Barrington Irving was the first African American to....
    fly solo around the world.
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  • "The only thing that sets you apart from CEO's in corner offices or scientists in labs is...
    determination"
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  • What age was Barry when the professional pilot came into his family shop?
    15
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  • What kind of store did his family own?
    A bookstore
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  • Why did Barry say he had never thought of becoming a pilot?
    He didn't think that he was smart enough
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  • What did the professional pilot do to inspire Barry?
    He brought him onto a plane and let him sit in the cockpit
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  • After meeting the pilot, what did he decide was his dream now?
    To fly around the world
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  • What did Barry do to practice his flight skills?
    Bought a $40 flight simulation game
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  • How many rejections did Barry get for sponsorship?
    50
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  • How much money did Barry have in his pocket when he set off?
    $30
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  • How many days did it take Barry to fly around the world?
    97
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  • What did Barry say made him the most happy when he landed back in Miami?
    Seeing the small kids that were inspired by his journey
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  • Who did Barry set up his organization for?
    Middle and High School Students
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