“I always regretted that decision,” Gross said.
In June, Gross, at age 99, got her chance again.
Gross, a resident of Poplar Estates assisted-living facility in Columbia, was able to fly a plane with the Wingman Flight Academy in Dickson. Her flight lesson was part of a fundraising campaign organized by the Poplar Estates staff.
“It was wonderful. It was exciting, Gross said.
Gross’ son, Dave, said his mom talked about flying for years. My mom always teased us that she was going to learn to fly to make her sons jealous. Well, today it s happening, and I couldn t be happier,” Dave said.