At 17 years old, most people are driving cars, but Houston County teen Bailey Bryant, he takes to the sky.
"I wanted to fly an airplane -- that's much cooler," Bryant said.
His love for flying began when he was 11 after his grandpa took him to a remote control flying field in Gray, Georgia.
"From there, it went to bigger airplanes -- clearly, this Cessna 152," Bryant said, pointing to his plane behind him.
While he was taking flight lessons at Perry Air and logging his hours, he was also dual-enrolled online at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.
Just a few days ago, Bryant got quite a nice email from them.
"As a dual enrollment student, I was eligible for this chancellor's scholarship, which is full tuition, full books, I have a full ride for a year," Bryant explained.
His accomplishments didn't stop soaring there. Just last week, he proved the sky truly is the limit.
"Right here is my first solo," Bryant said while pointing to his book where he logs all his flights.
He took flight all by himself at the youngest age anyone is allowed to fly solo.
"You know, mom was very nervous when I soloed," Bryant said.
But Bryant landed safely, accomplishing a feat he's dreamed of for years.
"I feel like I was born to fly," Bryant said.
Bryant plans to attend Embry-Riddle where he will work towards his degree in aeronautics.
He then hopes to one day become a commercial pilot.