Although only 17 years old she now can captain her helicopter worldwide. Miss Stuvik trained and flew several helicopters during her training, such as the new Guimbal G2 helicopter, as well as more traditional training helicopters like the Robinson R-22 and R-44. The young Thai lady were though most impressed when she flew the twin engine Bell 206 Jet Ranger, which she said had “so” much more power. Elite Helicopter School is located at Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex in the south of England and also provides charter flights and VIP support for larger events, like the British Grand Prix.
Having finished a grueling pilots training while also doing her first year International Baccalaureate studies at Regents International School in Cholburi, Laila Vanessa Stuvik dreams of studying international finance and business, before getting involved in Thailand aviation business. The high flying Thai girl hopes she can inspire other young Thai girls to pursue higher education and a professional career.
After returning home to Rayong, Thailand Laila Vanessa Stuvik said; ”I thoroughly enjoyed flying and especially enjoy when I am high up in the air all by myself, then I know I am in total control. During my training I really liked the emergency drills, like the auto rotate that every pilot have to learn and master in order to bring the helicopter safely to the ground in case of an unlikely engine failure. That was quite a thrill. Having completed the training I hope to continue to expand my flying capabilities, but first I will focus all my energy on my business studies. Hopefully one day I can combined both my flying interest with the business studies”.