Staten Island teen becomes one of the youngest African American-licensed pilots

Kamora Freeland never had the desire to touch the sky.

The Staten Islander dreamed of exploring the ocean as a marine biologist as a little kid. But as fate — disguised as her mother, Lakema — would have it, the 17-year-old is now cruising the clouds at over 5,500 feet.

“I earned my pilot license before I got a driver’s license,” Kamora told The Post with a laugh.

Kamora Freeland, a17-year-old who recently became one of the youngest African American pilots in US history was honored with a proclamation of achievement by the New York State Senate and Assembly at the state Capitol Monday, March 18, 2024, in Albany, N.Y.
Kamora Freeland dreamed of exploring the ocean as a marine biologist as a little kid. Now, the 17-year-old is cruising the clouds at over 5,500 feet. Hans Pennink
Kamora Freeland, 17, New York City's youngest African American female pilot, in an airplane at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, New York.
Freeland had always set her sights on marine biology until her first flight lesson in 2021 at age 15.Stephen Yang

The Gen Zer became the youngest pilot in New York State, and one of the youngest licensed aviators in US history on Feb. 26, allowing her to helm a single-engine plane with up to 12 passengers. She received her driving credentials the next day.

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