Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Goal Is To Encourage Young People To Consider Aviation
Careers
The "Young Eagles Flight Plan" rolled out recently by the EAA
is a series of new programs the organization says is designed to
encourage young people to consider flying and aviation careers. Key
elements include the Young Eagles Flight, Sporty's online Next Step
Program, a free First Flight Lesson, flight training scholarships
and awards, and a free EAA Student Membership.
After completing a Young Eagles Flight, participants have access
to the Sporty's Complete Pilot Training Course. This course is the
Next Step in the Flight Plan, and is offered free from Sporty's
Pilot Shop. After completing part one, (the recreational pilot
course) of the Sporty's program, participants between the ages of
14 and 19 will receive a voucher from EAA for a free First Flight
Lesson at a flight school of your choice. The voucher program is
underwritten by Global Aerospace and the Jim and Angela Thompson
Foundation.
After completion of the Sporty's program, potential pilots
between the ages of 16-20 will be eligible to apply for funds to be
used for flight training. These $1,500 flight awards and $7,500
flight scholarships are paid to flight schools to further flight
training. These flight awards and scholarships are underwritten by
Rolls-Royce and the Harrison Ford Scholarship Fund at EAA.
Beginning in late October 2010, all Young Eagles will be offered
a free EAA Student Membership. This membership will be valid until
through the member's 19th birthday and will include a membership
card, e-newsletters, member discounts, and an electronic version of
Sport Aviation. The EAA Student Membership is presented by
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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