By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
Anyone who has ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on Saturday, May 16, when the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly at the Geneseo Airport, 20028 East 1650th St., Geneseo.
The program will be held at 11 a.m. on May 16 at the Gen-Airpark Pilot Lounge and Educational Facility. Anyone with an interest in aviation is invited to learn more about and/or register to attend at: flyingstart.org.
Information received states that the EAA Chapter 410, 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 a f un and fulfilling recreation.
EAA’s Flying Start Program introduces interested individuals to the opportunities and fun that result in earning a pilot’s certificate. The May 16 program 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 410’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 a variety of free interactive webinars hosted live. These webinars will run from Friday, May 15, through Tuesday, May 19, and will 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 “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 250,000 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 or for questions about the Flying Start session on May 16, contact Kent Johnson at 309-912-0437 or by email at airport3g8@gmail.com.
