Learn to fly May 16 in Willow Springs

On Saturday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m. the EAA Chapter 1218, located at 810 Bryan in Willow Springs, Mo. will be hosting a “Flying Start” Learn to Fly Event. Anyone with an aviation interest is invited to attend.

Learn about recreational aviation and what steps to take to become a pilot. Meet local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) members and flight instructors. Take a complimentary Eagle Flight provided by an EAA volunteer pilot. You will also receive a free six-month EAA membership.

 

EAA’s Flying Start program introduces interested individuals to the endless opportunities and fun that result in earning a pilot certificate. The event will cover the steps and requirements in learning to fly, provide tips on how to make it economical, and will culminate in a free introductory flight.

 

EAA Chapter 1218’s Flying Start Event is being held in conjunction with EAA Learn to Fly Week; a national campaign to help aspiring pilots take flight. Leading up to the Flying Start event, individuals interested in learning to fly can participate in variety of free interactive webinars hosted live. These webinars will run May 11 through May 14, and cover topics ranging from getting started in flight training, how to save time and money, and other flight training tips. Webinars are free to attend; pre-registration is required at www.EAA.org/LTFWeek.

 

For more information about this Flying Start session, contact Tom White, Event Coordinator  at 417-252-0332 or tlw.white1227@gmail.com  Pre registering is encouraged https://flyingstart.org/?fsdetail&event=8VTggGHnf