Mirbek Tlobek checks communication devices on a helicopter at a general aviation company in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 4, 2025. Mirbek Tlobek, 23, was born in a herdsman family of Kazakh ethnic group in northwest China's Xinjiang. Since childhood, he had dreamed of becoming a pilot. After graduating in 2023, he had the opportunity to intern at a general aviation company, and then successfully obtained private and commercial helicopter pilot licenses. Today, Mirbek Tlobek is a professional helicopter pilot at a general aviation company in Narat, a scenic spot that has gained popularity in recent years. Tourists flock there to experience helicopter rides and enjoy the beautiful aerial views. During flights, Mirbek Tlobek introduces to passengers the amazing mountains and rivers in Xinjiang. He also shares with them warm stories in which people of various ethnic groups getting together, and his personal story of becoming a helicopter pilot. Since obtaining his licenses, Mirbek Tlobek has flown for over 430 hours. "In the future, I hope to get the instructor license so I can train apprentices and help people like me to fulfill their dreams," said Mirbek Tlobek. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)