Experience of Flight, @ KAPA is
Getting the next generation of Pilots, and Aviation Professionals, into the Air
Wings Over the Rockies, at Centennial Airport, is completing its third year of Awarding Flight Training Scholarships, to young people 15-18 years old.
This is through the generosity of The James C Ray Foundation.
There are two types of scholarships being offered. There’s one for $6,000.00, to get a Private Pilot Glider license and a $10,000.00 scholarship to earn the Private Pilot’s license, in Single Engine Land.
Even though the program is just finishing its third year, they’ve already seen some amazing success stories!
“Dom” Joaquin Delgado, took his scholarship opportunity and never looked back! After earning his Private Pilot, at 17, he went onto to earn his Instrument, Commercial and Multi-Engine licenses, within two years! (Thanks for your additional support, Dad!)
At 19, Dom earned his type rating in the Embraer ERJ-145 jet, after getting hired by JSX, as a new first officer!
Luke Zinn, during his junior high school year, got his Private Pilot license when he turned 17 and went onto earn his Instrument license, before the summer break. (Thanks Mom & Dad!) He’s now a high school senior, working towards his Commercial license, before he graduates high school.
Adrian Pacheco, earned his Private Pilot’s License in December 2021, after turning 17. His newfound love for aviation, found him taking High School vocational classes to earn his Aircraft Airframe license, when he graduates high school, next Spring. As a much sought-after professional aircraft mechanic, he’s looking at a very rewarding future in aviation, as well!
Wings Over the Rockies is looking forward to more success stories, helping young people’s Dreams Takeoff!
Know a deserving young person, with dreams of flight? www.ExplorationOfFlight.org/PilotPathway or[email protected] for more information.