DreamFlight Charities is excited to announce the return of the Run the Runway 5K – our signature community fun run that combines fitness, aviation, and purpose in one unforgettable morning at the Danville-Boyle County Airport (Stuart Powell Field)! Race Details Date & Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST Location: 420 Airport Road, […]
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DreamFlight Charities is excited to announce the Spring 2026 meeting schedule for the OpenSkies Flight Club, a student-focused aviation program designed to introduce young people to the many pathways within the aviation and aerospace industry. This spring, OpenSkies will place a special emphasis on Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known ad drones, and their growing
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Kentucky’s aviation and aerospace industry is soaring – but it faces a critical challenge. An aging workforce, rising demand, and limited access to training pipelines threaten one of the Commonwealth’s most vital economic sectors. DreamFlight Charities believes this challenge also represents a generational opportunity. Through a bold new initiative under the Kentucky Aerospace, Aviation, and
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One of our DFC interns, Maeher Joshi, recently participated in her first discovery flight! This special occasion was recorded and shown at the recent Just Say Yes Showcase, but is indicative of our standard Discovery Flight Events. Watch Video
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As aviation continues to transform our world – from drones and unmanned aircraft to advanced commercial flight and aerospace engineering – there’s never been a more exciting time for young people to soar into aviation careers. In Kentucky, the recently enacted AERO Act serves as a game-changer in opening those doors. At DreamFlight Charities, we’re
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Lincoln Co. High School student Brady Crook with DreamFlight and Wings Flight Training staff. Western Hills High School student Justin Brooks with DreamFlight and Wings Flight Training staff. DANVILLE, Ky. – DreamFlight Charities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of aviators, has announced the awarding of its Fall 2025 Flight
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When most people think about what keeps an airplane safe in the sky, their minds go straight to mechanical components and technology – powerful engines, sleek wings, advanced computers, and mires of wiring and sensors. But while the engineering behind modern aircraft is extraordinary, there’s another element that’s just as vital to every safe flight:
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For many students, the dream of becoming a pilot begins with a sense of wonder – watching aircraft soar overhead, visiting an airshow, or taking a discovery flight. But for most, the excitement is quickly followed by a sobering question: How can I afford flight training? It’s true – earning a pilot’s license can be
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DreamFlight Charities recently launched an Airport Engagement Survey in order to gather data regarding the level of engagement between our vast network of general aviation airports and their respective communities. This, alongside recent surveys gauging the status and health of aviation programs across the state, look to reveal ways in which the charity can fill
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While DreamFlight Charities exists to explicitly bring the wonders of aviation to students in even the most remote parts of Kentucky, there are plenty of other nation-wide organizations that we have worked alongside in inspiring the next generation of aviators. The Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Young Eagles program has been providing students 8-17 with their
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