Mon, Sep 15, 2008
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.
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