Pilot Takes His Little Brother With Williams Syndrome On His First Flight

Growing up with an older brother, I knew I could count on him to protect me and guide me through the world.

Of course, I could also count on him to have a little fun at my expense every now and then, too, but that only made our bond that much stronger over the years — and I had my fair share of payback! Even when we were at our most competitive and fighting like cats and dogs as kids, we would still be the first person to stick up for the other one if anyone tried to get in our way. We still fight now and again, but we both know there's lots of love behind it.

I can't imagine the brothers in the clip below have much of anything to bicker about, except for maybe which one loves the other the most. Irish pilot Michael McMahon and his little brother Robbie, who has Williams syndrome, are clearly the best of friends. Michael recently treated his little buddy to his first-ever flight and made sure to record the whole adorable moment. Strapping him into the passenger's side of his cockpit, the bros are all smiles as they prepare for takeoff.

Robbie gives the trip a big thumbs-up as they soar above the countryside. The cutie even receives his own special call from the folks at Kernan Aviation on ground! As they make their way back down to land, Robbie lets his big brother know exactly how much he loves him.

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