EAA Chapter 582 will host a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly at Toledo Executive Airport (KTDZ), on Saturday May 17.
The program will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, at EAA 582 Chapter Hangar, 28329 Lemoyne Road, Millbury. Anyone with an interest in aviation may attend. Preregistration is required at FlyingStart. org. Click on the 582 Chapter event. Attendance is limited, so register early.
This program introduces individuals to the organizations that result in earning a pilot 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.
The 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 event, individuals can participate in a variety of free interactive webinars hosted live. They will run May 13 through May 17, 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 EAA.org/LTFWeek.
Chapter 582, a local organization that is part of the national Experimental Aircraft Association, is dedicated to growing participation in aviation by sharing the ways people can get started.
