Ever since Alec was in 5th grade he has wanted to be a pilot. He is looking into different schools and ways to work toward his goals. This summer at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, he has an opportunity to participate in a summer program they offer, details below. However, a lot has already happened this year, and we won’t be able to afford this on our own. If you are able to help donate so we can send him to this incredible experience, that would be so wonderful. Thank you for your time and love!

Take Flight” is a four-day immersive discovery flight “team experience” for a parent (or guardian) and their student.

Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors to participate.

Designed to provide introductory flight training, the program is presented in three components across four days: Live flight training in beautiful north central Arizona; Aviation related knowledge topics (Weather, Air Traffic Management, Safety Analysis, Night Operations, Cross Country Operations) presented in an easy-to-understand format; and simulated flight in a synthetic reality environment.

The team of one parent (or guardian) and child will enjoy dedicated one on one instruction in our Cessna 172 aircraft. These “SkyHawks” are all equipped with the latest in advanced avionics (Garmin G1000 System). In addition, each team will also get to try their hand at flying our twin engine DA42 FRASCA Simulator. Your experience will be facilitated by a member of the instructor team at every point to ensure a safe and exciting time in the air and ground.

Limited Availability

The complete program includes:

(Student flies 100% of time – no sharing flight time)

*8 hours of hands-on flight time in our C-172S consisting of three flights — one day local orientation flight, a cross country flight to a destination airport, and one night flight to greater Phoenix area!

*6 hours of ground instruction by an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in preparation and debrief for your fight time

*8 hours of group education in aviation related topics

*1 hour of flight in FRASCA DA42 “TwinStar” Flight Simulator

*Logbook certifying flight instruction that can be used toward your aviation career goals

*Introduction to “college life” through tours and meals at our collegiate dining facilities (three lunches and one dinner included)

*Per TSA guidelines, US citizenship is required for a student to participate in this flight training course.