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Jake Larson has wanted to fly since he was 8 years old, and has been working toward it since he turned 12. Shown here at 18, now he's on track to get a job as a commercial pilot for his 21st birthday, and the sky is limit beyond that.

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Live and let fly
March 23, 2023 1:06 a.m.

Live and let fly

Local student keeps eyes on the sky to fly for Horizon

Jake Larson should have the hours logged to start his job as a commercial airline pilot for Horizon Airlines around his 20th birthday, but because pilots must be at least 21, he’ll have to wait until June of 2025 to be able to fly for them.