Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on May 18th at the Muskegon Airport as EAA Chapter 211 hosts a "Flying Start" informational program on learning to fly.
Chapter 211 of the Experimental Aircraft Association is a local organization that is dedicated to growing participation in aviation by sharing ways people can get started in this fun and fulfilling recreation.
The Program will be held at 9:00 AM on May 18th at the Muskegon County Airport.  Seats are limited, but anyone over 18 years of age can attend by registering at:  https://flyingstart.org/?662
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 Chapter 211’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 May 15 through May 19, 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 “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 about this Flying Start session, contact Roland Ashby at CWO.Ashby@gmail.com or go to https://flyingstart.org/?662.

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EAA’s Eagle Flights® is a free introductory flight experience and informal mentoring program designed to welcome and encourage adults who want to discover flying, but don’t know how or where to take that first step. It begins with a hands-on introduction, where you’ll fly with a local EAA-member pilot who will let you follow along at the controls of the airplane to get a feel for what being a pilot is all about.

After the flight, he or she can help you learn more about how to get involved in your local aviation community, including the next steps you can take on the path to becoming a pilot.

The best part? The whole experience is free. No sales. No pressure. Just a whole lot of fun and education with a big take-home point: Your dream of flying is a lot closer than you think. 

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The pilots who participate in the Flying Start / Eagle Flight programs are local members of EAA who are volunteering their time and aircraft to make your flight possible. Each Eagles pilot is certificated with the Federal Aviation Administration or Transport Canada. Flights are conducted according to federal regulations and no aerobatic maneuvers will be performed. First of all, your pilot will explain what you will see and do. This may include explaining how airplanes work, looking at an aeronautical chart (or map), and describing the interior of the airplane, including the instrument panel. Then comes the fun part: you get to go flying! Safety is always top priority when it comes to aviation. Listen and follow instructions given by your pilot, stay away from the propellers, and stay with your pilot or ground crew at all times. You will spend about an hour or so in the air and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern. You will experience the awesome feeling of flight that many people only dream about. Many people remember this experience for the rest of their lives. You will, too!