How One Man's Dream Became a Reality

By David King

Manny Cavazos stands next to a fixed-wing airplane in the +Upper Limit Aviation - Cedar City hangar.

Manny with his daughter, standing next to Grace & Charlie
McAllister.

Becoming a pilot in the 1960s was much different than it is today. In a field where diversity was almost non-existent, minorities and women faced several obstacles to get a pilots license. Manny Cavazos became more determined to become a pilot the more that he was told he could never do it. After persistence and hard work, he finally obtained his license and began a career in aviation. Now, after decades in the aviation industry, Manny is a flight instructor at +Upper Limit Aviation - Cedar City instructing students in the fixed-wing program.

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Life for females and minorities was quite different in the 60’s and stepping into prestigious career fields was much more challenging. Back in the 60’s there were really no grants, scholarships or outreach programs to help the less fortunate. Top career fields in the business, medical, law, engineering and aviation industries were dominated by those whom were fortunate enough to have been born into the upper class. Today we have several programs in place to help the less fortunate reach their educational and career goals. Not too long ago in our history however, it took someone very special to fight for their dreams. Read more