Youngster on first flight (9)

I believe the answer is:

fledgling

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'youngster' is the definition.
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I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for fledgling that I've seen before include "Young bird" , "Young one in flight" , "Trainee" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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