EVER WANTED TO FLY? FIND OUT HOW THROUGH LOCAL EAA ‘FLYING START’ PROGRAM IN WILLOW SPRINGS

Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on September 19, 2020 as EAA Chapter 1218 hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly at Willow Springs.
EAA Chapter 1218, a local organization that is part of the national Experimental Aircraft Association, is dedicated to growing participation in aviation by sharing the ways people can get started in this fun and fulfilling recreation. The program will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 19 at the chapter hangar, 810 Bryan Street, Willow Springs, MO.  (DD Highway to Sunshine Street to Bryan, west side of the airport)
Anyone with an aviation interest is invited to attend. EAA’s Flying Start program introduces interested individuals to the endless opportunities and fun that result in earning a pilot’s 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 with approximately 900 chapters around the world provide activities for local aviation enthusiasts with a mission of growing participation in aviation by sharing “The Spirit of Aviation.”
Chapter activities range from monthly meetings, to airport open houses, fly-ins, educational programs, and pancake breakfasts that share aviation with the community and build a stronger bond between local aviation and the public. EAA chapters are the backbone of the international EAA organization, which has more than 200,000 members. The local organizations include general EAA chapters as well as specialized chapters for Vintage aircraft, Warbird, Ultralight and Aerobatic flight enthusiasts. For more information about this Flying Start session, contact Tom White at 417 233-1218.
 

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