DreamFlight Charities is excited to be launching Frankfort’s first, student-oriented flight club! The OpenSkies Flight Club has been designed to introduce students to the entirety of Kentucky’s aviation and aerospace industry, all while providing unique opportunities to learn the basics of flight and experiencing them firsthand through a variety of engaging STEM activities. While the […]
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A huge thanks to all of our participants for today’s Run the Runway 5K! We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day, and we can’t express how much we appreciate the Danville-Boyle County Airport and our race sponsors for making this a truly special gathering. Top Finishers Overall Chuck CrabbSara Christensen 20:13.4923:31.48 Top Female
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Those in Ukraine are going through unimaginable times, including children who have suffered personal loss. On Monday, these kids were given a Kentucky experience from brand new heights. It’s one thing to visit the Bluegrass State, but seeing it from a plane is a different story. Children from Ukraine involved
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Aviation has always been a field defined by precision and innovation. From the earliest days of flight, pilots have needed reliable ways to find their way in a place where there are no road signs, lanes, or stoplights. Over time, a variety of navigation methods have emerged, each offering unique benefits and helping ensure the
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While Kentucky’s aviation industry is often the unsung hero when it comes to the economic output for the state, it does offer a diverse array of collegiate programs that cater to aspiring professionals in areas such as piloting, drone operations, aerospace engineering, and aircraft maintenance. While far from exhaustive, the following programs are worthy of
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DreamFlight Charities’ AVCamp program looks to draw attention to Kentucky’s many general aviation airports while developing a passion for flight. Our mobile camp experiences bring the exciting world of aviation to even the most rural communities, providing opportunities to further gauge student interest in aviation while promoting greater support for aviation-related STEM programming. Whether you
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Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or a curious newcomer peeking into the world of aviation, understanding the traffic pattern is foundational. It’s one of the first concepts pilots learn – and for good reason! This standardized path in the sky provides a safe, predictable structure for aircraft approaching and departing an airport, especially where a
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Hailing from Georgetown, Kentucky, Zach Heath is the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) engineer for the Kentucky Department of Aviation. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, Zach is also a licensed land surveyor in addition to his role with the department. We’re excited to have had the opportunity to learn more about his role and
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In a corner of south-central Kentucky, the hum of propellers and the thrill of lift-off became more than just a fascination for a group of middle and high school students – it became a personal experience. DreamFlight Charities recently completed its latest AVCamp at Taylor County Airport, bringing a week of aviation discovery, STEM education,
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When you think about aviation, you might picture powerful jet engines, sleek aluminum wings, and cutting-edge technology. But would you ever guess that sharks, birds, and even dragonflies have helped shape the way we fly? Here at DreamFlight Charities, we celebrate innovation and imagination – and few things are more inspiring than how the natural
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