Jul 2019 Ashli Blain (Montana)
Ashli is based at KBIL, Billings Logan Intl. Airport, Billings, Montana.Â
Ashli is 18 years old, is from a flying family and has been flying since she was 14. She feels fortunate that she has had many opportunities to fly different aircraft. Moving forward, Ashli plans to have a career in aviation.
Ratings:
Commercial Rotorcraft
Commercial Multi Engine
Instrument Airplane
Instrument Helicopter
Private Single Engine
Private Glider
S70 Type Rating
CE525S Type Rating
Aircraft flown:Â PA18, C185, C180 and a Stearman!
Ashli’s “dream” taildragger is a Ford Trimotor
Thoughts on taildragging: She loves taildraggers because they’re just fun to fly!
Alisse Harris
Posted at 13:49h, 09 SeptemberHi Ashli,
Thank you for being an incredible role model, especially for young women. It is incredibly inspiring to see a young person like yourself pursue your dreams with passion and courage. Sending you a big virtual hug for your efforts in the Creek fire as well as prayers for your safety.
Alisse Harris
HEIKE LARSON
Posted at 08:44h, 09 SeptemberLike Tammie above, I want to say, go girl! We see so many negative news these days that it is wonderful to see inspiration. I saw a post about you flying a fire fighting helicopter—that is awesome! I don’t fly anymore, but for a number of years, I sold Cirrus aircraft. Women in aviation are so cool! Congrats for achieving so much in your young flying career!
Tammie Jo Shults
Posted at 17:17h, 07 SeptemberHello Ashli,
A friend from California sent me a picture of you flying a Helo firefighter. I flew an O-2 over California fires before I started at SWA. Just wanted to say-way to go! Proud of all the studying it takes to fly the things you have flown!
Blessings in your adventures ahead,
Tammie Jo Shults
Sofiaalen
Posted at 08:48h, 26 NovemberAshli Blain is the type of person who will be your best friend by day and your worst enemy by night. She has a love for music, art, and best car drying towel. When she isn’t making things happen on her own accord she’s writing about them for other people to read.