Meet the 8-year-old boy from NorCal training to become a pilot: 'I want to be like Top Gun Maverick'

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Original Load Date April 24, 2026, 7 p.m.
Last Updated April 24, 2026, 7 p.m.
Original URL https://abc7.com/post/maverick-foletta-8-year-old-pilot-salina-california-chases-top-gun-dreams/18939024/

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SALINAS, Calif. (KABC) -- Maverick Foletta is quickly on his way to becoming a pilot. The 8-year-old from Salinas has been taking flying lessons and has logged more than 10 hours in the air so far, a remarkable start for someone his age. Even with that many hours, [ Maverick told KSBW ][14] there...