Low-income youths that reside in Robbins, Harvey, or Ford Heights are favored. The glider program is the entry level for any student. Students who successfully complete the glider program by earning their private pilot's certificate are invited to began the airplane program. Students fly every Saturday morning and work towards their private pilot certification in the gliders and then the single-engine airplane. All costs are covered through certification.
Students usually fly gliders for two seasons and then the airplane for a year.
N.C. 27425 Tel. Institution must be located in the SAMA region and should have an approved four-year program directly related to airport management. Limited to Virginia residents. All Rights Reserved.