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A Pilot Pursues His Dream Of Starting An Airline

When the COVID pandemic caused Gunnar to lose his job, he decided to pursue his dream of running his own airline. Now, Gunnar needs 30 hours of flying time a month to ensure the business is a success.

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"I Keep"

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"I Dream"

Self-shot stories reveal the meaning of the American dream and what it means to pursue it.

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