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House Calendar No. 193 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1284 
[Report No. 111–477] 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly Day, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2010 
Mr. BOYD (for himself and Mr. EHLERS) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
MAY 7, 2010 
Additional sponsor: Mr. GRAVES 
MAY 7, 2010 
Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to 
be printed 
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RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly 
Day, and for other purposes. 
Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremen-
dous impact on the imagination, innovation, and economy 
of the United States; 
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Whereas many of the Nation’s heroes have been pilots, in-
cluding the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia 
Earhart, Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Yeager, the Nation’s astro-
nauts and military aviators, and the flight crew of U.S. 
Airways Flight 1549, among others; 
Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly be-
fore they could achieve their greatness; 
Whereas there are currently more than 600,000 pilots and 
more than 230,000 commercial and general aviation air-
planes in the United States; 
Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accom-
plishment to those who fly for recreation and pleasure; 
Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commod-
ities across the Nation and the world quickly and effi-
ciently; and 
Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to 
observe National Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremen-
dous impact on the imagination, innovation, and economy 
of the United States; 
Whereas many of the Nation’s heroes have been pilots, includ-
ing the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Ear-
hart, Charles ‘‘Chuck’’ Yeager, the Nation’s astronauts and 
military aviators, and the flight crew of U.S. Airways 
Flight 1549, among others; 
Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly be-
fore they could achieve their greatness; 
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Whereas there are approximately 600,000 pilots and approxi-
mately 230,000 commercial and general aviation airplanes 
in the United States; 
Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accom-
plishment to those who fly for recreation, pleasure, and 
work; 
Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commodities 
across the Nation and around the world quickly and effi-
ciently; and 
Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to 
observe International Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That 
That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Learn to Fly Day; and 
(2) recognizes the contributions of flight in-
structors, flight schools, aviation groups, and indus-
try in promoting and teaching the Nation’s next 
generation of pilots. 
That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Learn to Fly Day; and 
(2) recognizes the contributions of flight instruc-
tors, flight schools, aviation groups, and industry in 
promoting and teaching the Nation’s next generation 
of pilots. 
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Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Resolution sup-
porting the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly 
Day, and for other purposes.’’. 
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House Calendar No. 193 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1284 
[Report No. 111–477] 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Learn 
to Fly Day, and for other purposes. 
MAY 7, 2010 
Reported with amendments, referred to the House 
Calendar, and ordered to be printed 
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