Building Dreams in Chattanooga
Sydney Twitchell, 17, recalls attending Boyd Buchanan School during her middle school years "smelling industrial." Those traces of aviation oil and mechanical work came from hours spent alongside her father in their family workshop, turning wrenches and building planes.
Their shared project, a fully functional custom aircraft, became much more than a hobby — it was a years-long bond over engineering, patience, and ambition. Her father, an experienced mechanic and aviation enthusiast, introduced Sydney to flight technologies early, inspiring her curiosity and confidence in craftsmanship.
Learning Through Collaboration
The father-daughter team tackled every step together — from designing and welding parts to installing the control surfaces and wiring. Sydney managed many of the technical assemblies herself, gaining real-world experience in aeronautics and teamwork rarely seen among high school students.
“He never treated me like a kid — only like a partner,” Sydney said, describing the equal footing in their workshop dynamic.
As the aircraft neared completion, community members and educators praised the project not only as a mechanical feat but also as an inspiring model of practical education and family collaboration.
Looking to the Future
Now preparing for graduation, Sydney plans to study mechanical engineering, hoping to continue exploring aviation design and experimental aircraft construction. For her father, the project represented both mentorship and legacy — a shared creation that can actually take flight.
“When we built this plane, we built trust,” he noted. “She knows what she’s capable of now.”
Author’s summary: A Chattanooga father and daughter spent years building a working aircraft, turning their shared project into an inspiring story of family, education, and engineering passion.
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