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February 04, 2021

Airborne-Flight Training 01.28.20: AeroEducate, E-Trainers, US Aviation Academy

Also: Liberty University, The Ninety-Nines, Edward W. Stimpson Scholarship, Federal Air Surgeon

EAA has introduced AeroEducate -- which they hope will bring an interactive, educational, and engaging experience to young people ages 5 to 18 beginning in 2021. AeroEducate's web-based resource provides clear, age-appropriate pathways to aviation and aerospace engagement, and even career paths. A multitude of turnkey, easy-to-use aviation-themed activities for teachers and EAA chapters can be used at sites ranging from classrooms to EAA chapter hangars. The next generation of primary trainers is likely to be

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (02.04.21)

Aero Linx: Wings of Hope Wings of Hope is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization that has been helping the world’s most vulnerable communities since 1962. As our name suggests, we use our wings to connect people to the resources they need to meet their development goals. Our Mission: Wings of Hope changes and saves lives through the power of aviation. What We Do: We work on a global scale to help vulnerable communities access the basic resources essential for human dignity.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (02.04.21): Downburst

Downburst A strong downdraft which induces an outburst of damaging winds on or near the ground. Damaging winds, either straight or curved, are highly divergent. The sizes of downbursts vary from 1/2 mile or less to more than 10 miles. An intense downburst often causes widespread damage. Damaging winds, lasting 5 to 30 minutes, could reach speeds as high as 120 knots.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.04.21)

"We are proud of our no-overhead administration of our foundation and encourage donors and potential donors to examine our IRS Form 990, which we have posted at the foundation's website. Sporty's assumes 100% of those administrative expenses so every donated dollar goes directly to the programs we support." Source: Sporty's Founder and Chairman Hal Shevers, commenting on the most Sporty's Foundation Annual Report -- detailing bequests totaling $161,000 during 2020 to fulfill its goal to attract young people to the aviation community both as a career and a lifestyle. The Foundation also supports organizations and museums that preserve the rich history of aviation for future generations. 

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