Mon, May 09, 2011
Day-Long Celebration To Be Held At Sterling Flight Training In
Jacksonville May 21
Sterling Flight Training in Jacksonville, FL, is hosting an
open house anniversary celebration at its headquarters located at
Craig Airport (KCRG). The event will be held Saturday, May 21 from
0900 to 1600 EDT ... rain or shine.
"If you love airplanes and have ever wanted to learn to fly then
this is a day you don't want to miss," said Rebecca Brown, Director
of Marketing and Admissions, Sterling Flight Training. "What better
day for Sterling to celebrate its 11th anniversary than on
International Learn to Fly Day?"
Created by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA),
International Learn to Fly Day is an aviation community-wide effort
helping people of all ages take that first step to discover the
fun, freedom and accomplishment of flight.
The inaugural International Learn to Fly Day in 2010 drew more
than 40,000 people to events. Additionally, the U.S. House of
Representatives passed a resolution in 2010 declaring the third
Saturday in May as International Learn to Fly Day, recognizing the
contributions of flight instructors, flight schools, aviation
groups, and industry in promoting and teaching the nation's next
generation of pilots. "During our 11-years, Sterling Flight
Training has taught thousands of people of all ages to enjoy the
wonders of flying an airplane," Brown added. "Many of our students
have gone on to fly with our military and commercial airlines - and
they all started with a trip to the airport."
Brown said that the day-long event will full of private aviation
themed activities including:
- Hourly flight training seminars.
- Aircraft displays.
- Free EAA Young Eagles flights hosted by Jacksonville EAA
Chapter 193.
- Airplane and helicopter rides.
- Aviation product exhibits.
- Silent auction.
- Raffle drawings for FREE airplane and helicopter rides.
- Food, fun and a whole lot more.
As part of EAA's ongoing efforts to introduce young people to
the wonders of flight, Jacksonville's EAA Chapter 193 will also be
offering a limited number of Young Eagle introductory airplane
flights for ages 8 to 18. Parking and admission to Sterling's
celebration is FREE. Proceeds from food and beverage sales, as well
as the silent auction, go to support the efforts of EAA Chapter
193, and to help promote general aviation throughout Northeast
Florida.
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