IMMIGRANTS WHO LEAVE THEIR HOMES to come to the United States often bring a fresh per- spetive on the beauty of this country. Polish-born photographer Filip Wolak adopted New York City as his home in 1999 and he has embraced the joy of general aviation to help him see an across this vast country. Winner of numerous photography awards for his aerial photogra-phy, Wolak came to our attention because of his-and partner Safah Tamar's-travels across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 in his 1973 Cessna 172. Both pilots, Wolak and Tamar took advantage of the quiet world, and inexpensive avgas, to see this nation the most perfect way: from a GA cockpit. Wolak learned to fly in Ellenville, New York, as part of a flying club. He credits a dedicated flight instructor at the club with helping him get his certifi- _ cate. A self-described "dreamer,hopelessromantic, and stubborn perfectionist," Wolak says, "There is nothing better than the ability to combine things you truly love and see the fruits of your obsessions come to life."
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