Texas County residents wanting to learn to fly may be interested in an event planned by a regional aviation group at Willow Springs.
Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on Saturday, May 18, as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1218 hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly at the EAA Hangar, 810 Bryan St.
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.
The program will be at 9 a.m. (Turn onto Sunshine from Subway, right on Bryan Street). Anyone with an aviation interest is invited.
FLYING START PROGRAM
EAA’s Flying Start program introduces individuals to the endless opportunities and fun that result in earning a pilot certificate, organizers said. 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.
The event is 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 are May 13-17, 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, but pre-registration is required at www.EAA.org/LTFWeek.
EAA has approximately 900 chapters around the world, which provide activities for local aviation enthusiasts with a mission of growing participation in aviation by sharing. 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 260,000 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, contact Tom White at 417 233-1218 or eaachapter1218@gmail.com