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OpenSkies Flight Club Fall 2025 Schedule

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DreamFlight’s OpenSkies Flight Club is a unique program crafted specifically for middle and high school students throughout Frankfort and surrounding communities. In addition to providing a creative venue for aspiring aviators and enthusiasts, participating students will also develop essential knowledge for use in the cockpit while also helping them better understand the endless opportunities presented […]

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OpenSkies Flight Club Arriving in August

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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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Exploring Kentucky’s Aviation Programs

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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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Drone Operations with Zach Heath

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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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Airport Management with Drew Underwood

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While serving as the Executive Director for DreamFlight Charities, Drew Underwood’s daily responsibilities also include managing Capital City Airport in Frankfort, Kentucky. While his introduction to Kentucky’s aviation industry is a little less common, we hope that this career highlight will offer some insight to yet another, often overlooked, aspect of the aviation community. Tell

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Kentucky’s Role in Aerospace Manufacturing

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Kentucky has emerged as a pivotal player in the aerospace manufacturing industry, a fact that is little known by most within the Commonwealth. Leveraging its strategic location, skilled workforce, and supportive business environment, significant growth has come to the localized interpretation of this industry. Our hope is to help highlight the substantial investments made to

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Your Path to Professional Flight

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For aspiring aviators, the journey from being a Private Pilot to a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) can be both challenging and rewarding. Each step along the way builds upon prior knowledge and skill, leading to a well-rounded and highly capable professional pilot. This guide – while far from being exhaustive – outlines the progression and

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OpenSkies Flight Club Announced for Frankfort

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DreamFlight Charities is excited to announce the formation of the OpenSkies Flight Club, expected to launch in Frankfort, Kentucky in Fall 2025. This student-oriented program is specifically designed to fuel an interest in aviation, all while presenting the many opportunities and professions that exist within Kentucky’s aviation and aerospace industry. While there is still plenty

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Life as an Aviation Mechanic with Yaro Karashchuk

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While many may default to images of the cockpit when thinking about aviation, the reality is that there is an entire support network ensuring the safety of those who take to the skies. Yaro Karashchuk, Aviation Maintenance Technician with the Kentucky Department of Aviation, spends his days ensuring that state aircraft are safe, efficient, and

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Building Bridges: Connecting Aviation with Other Disciplines

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Aviation is more than flying – it is a gateway to countless career opportunities connecting various disciplines and professions. Here at DreamFlight Charities, we believe in expanding the horizons of aspiring aviators by showcasing how aviation intersects with other fields. By building creative bridges between aviation and disciplines like health services, engineering, emergency response, and

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