KAREN VIBERT-KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette Pilot Dylan Peace stands by the the airplane he piloted that brought the New York Mets to the Williamsport Regional Airport on Sunday morning.

The New York Mets flew into Williamsport Regional Airport Sunday morning for the Major League Baseball Classic game, but for the pilot, it was a homecoming.

Dylan Peace, of Pittsburgh, found out about a month ago that he would be the one flying the team into the airport where he originally learned to fly.

“Flying into Williamsport is truly a full-circle moment for me,” Peace said in a statement. “This is where my passion for aviation began. As a little kid, my parents would drive me by the airport every week just so I could watch the planes take off and land. Those moments sparked a dream that never left me.”

The 2012 Muncy graduate called the experience emotional and surreal. He was greeted at the airport by his family, including his wife, Courtney. The couple are expecting a daughter later this year.

“My family and my friends have been so supportive of this dream,” Peace said.

Peace began flying right after high school. He had his first lesson with Scott Welch. He always knew this was his dream though.

“When I was at Bostley’s (Child Care), they asked what I wanted to do and it was fly a plane,” Peace said. “So when I was able to fly my career choice into my hometown, … it’s everything.”

Peace thanked his local mentor, Bill McCleary, whose guidance played a major role in helping him get where he is today. The experience shaped him so much that he pays it forward by mentoring whenever it is possible.

“The older I get, the more I appreciate where I’m from,” Peace said.

One of the people waiting for Peace to land was his father, Brian Peace.

“I’m overwhelmed,” his father said. “I’m very proud. It’s a great accomplishment.”

His father said the timing of flying here during the Little League World Series was perfect since Peace used to play Little League for the Murray Motors teams.