Things are looking up for young people at the National Aviation Heritage Invitational at Reno, with "Look Up!”, a new educational outreach program from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), which recently received a warm welcome from Rolls-Royce, a founding presenter of the event.

A new Cirrus SR22 aircraft, dedicated to introducing young people to general aviation, is the centerpiece of Look Up! Visitors will be able to board the aircraft, climb into the cockpit and explore the controls and avionics system. They will also receive information about the many career opportunities available in aviation from Katie Pribyl, GAMA’s Director of Communications.

"Through Look Up! and by partnering with Rolls-Royce and the National Aviation Heritage Invitational, GAMA hopes to give hundreds of young people an opportunity to experience aviation first-hand," said Katie Pribyl.

"A shortage of trained technical graduates is affecting every sector of the aerospace industry. Our mission is a nation-wide campaign to encourage kids of all ages to explore careers in this great industry."

Chris Cyr, Executive Vice President - Americas Customer Business, Rolls-Royce North America Inc., added: "Rolls-Royce is delighted to welcome GAMA to this year's Invitational. Look Up! Is an important educational outreach program and we are committed in helping support its mission."

This year's Invitational exhibition and static display was held at the 45th Annual National Championship Air Races & Air Show in Reno, and ran through Sunday, September 14.

FMI: www.GAMA.aero, www.heritagetrophy.com, www.roll-royce.com