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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 37 MIN

Captain Yokko Okamura / Horizon Air

from The Pilot Life · host Aviation

"I was not trying to become a first, I just wanted to be an airline pilot". Captain Yokko's drive to become an airline pilot was truly remarkable, overcoming vast obstacles at a time when Japanese women were not allowed to become pilots. An inspiring journey pursuing her dreams to become an airline pilot. Check out more aviation podcasts and content here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCf4iOF34spaZUAC-ZdOUwJQ “The information provided in this video is for entertainment purposes only. This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not represent any associations or institutions they may or may not be affiliated with unless expressly stated.”

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"I was not trying to become a first, I just wanted to be an airline pilot". Captain Yokko's drive to become an airline pilot was truly remarkable, overcoming vast obstacles at a time when Japanese women were not allowed to become pilots. An inspiring journey pursuing her dreams to become an airline pilot. Check out more aviation podcasts and content here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCf4iOF34spaZUAC-ZdOUwJQ “The information provided in this video is for entertainment ...

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