Ellie Carter became Britain's youngest solo glider pilot this week after she completed two six-minute solo flights on her 14th birthday under the watchful eye of the Devon and Somerset Gliding Club. Carter has already taken the controls of 12 different aircraft. [Photo: VCG]"

Ellie Carter poses for a photo with her instructor Tony Mew after her solo glider flight at the Devon and Somerset Gliding Club. The schoolgirl became Britain's youngest solo glider pilot on her 14th birthday this week after she completed two six-minute solo flights under the watchful eye of the club. She now takes to the skies at least once a week. [Photo: VCG]"

Ellie Carter meets a U2 pilot at the Royal Air Force base at Fairford in 2012. The schoolgirl became Britain's youngest solo glider pilot on her 14th birthday this week after she completed two six-minute solo glider flights under the watchful eye of the Devon and Somerset Gliding Club. She hopes to become the youngest pilot to fly a powered plane solo on her 16th birthday. [Photo: VCG]"

Ellie Carter takes control of a glider during a flying lesson. The schoolgirl became Britain's youngest solo glider pilot on her 14th birthday this week after she completed two six-minute solo glider flights under the watchful eye of the Devon and Somerset Gliding Club. [Photo: VCG]"