MARK SIDOR, PILOT FOR A DAY
The 910th Airlift Wing got a new honorary pilot on Wednesday.
Mark Sidor, 11, of Columbiana, was sworn in as an honorary Air Force Reserve 2nd Lieutenant and Pilot for a Day at the 910th Airlift Wing at the U.S. Air Force Reserve Station in Vienna.
Mark is receiving treatment for a bleeding and autism disorder at Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley, and his family said he has wanted to visit the air base most of his life.
The purpose of the "Pilot for a Day" program is to reach out to the community by providing a fun-filled day of activities to children who live with a chronic or life-threatening disease or illness.
"It is a great program at the base. They get a chance to see what we have to offer and get to take a high speed taxi on the airplane," said Capt. Brian Hodor of the 910th Airlift Wing.
Mark said he enjoyed being a co-pilot and sitting next to the captain, but he thought the lunch was the best part.
Mark is receiving treatment for a bleeding and autism disorder at Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley, and his family said he has wanted to visit the air base most of his life.
The purpose of the "Pilot for a Day" program is to reach out to the community by providing a fun-filled day of activities to children who live with a chronic or life-threatening disease or illness.
"It is a great program at the base. They get a chance to see what we have to offer and get to take a high speed taxi on the airplane," said Capt. Brian Hodor of the 910th Airlift Wing.
Mark said he enjoyed being a co-pilot and sitting next to the captain, but he thought the lunch was the best part.
