“The Plane Went Silent at 30,000 Feet — Until an 11-Year-Old Girl Took the Pilot’s Seat”

soccer practice and dance classes, Mia spent hours in her father’s study surrounded by aviation manuals, flight simulators, and emergency procedure guides. Her father, despite his physical limitations, was a relentless teacher.

“What’s the first thing you do if you lose radio communication?” he’d quiz her during dinner.

“Squawk 7600,” Mia would answer,continue reading …