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Pietro Marsala: First Diabetic Pilot to Get a First Class Medical

Pietro, has had his share of adversity in his aviation career.

Airline career1 hr 21 min
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Pietro, has had his share of adversity in his aviation career. Being diagnosed with Diabetes in your 20's and being told you can't achieve your dream is a quick way for someone to give up. But, Pietro decided to keep fighting for his dreams.

Find out how Pietro was able to be the first pilot to receive his first class medical and become an airline pilot. This Thursday, I'll be releasing Pilot Annie's episode.

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