Aidan Flippo, pilot for a day candidate, completes an obstacle during a charity mud-run May 20, 2017, at Niceville, Florida. Flippo was selected to be the 33rd Fighter Wing's pilot for a day. Aidan was born with Septo Optic Dysplasia which effects his eyes and kidneys. During his day, he met F-35 pilots, toured an aircraft, worked with aircraft maintainers and much more.

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