If you’ve signed up for a DreamFlight Discovery Event, you already know that you’re likely to take to the skies in an Aeroprakt A-32. But you might be wondering: what exactly is an Aeroprakt? Where does it come from? Why do we fly it? The answer to those questions start in Kyiv, Ukraine, and ends […]
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You’ve signed up. Maybe you’ve always wondered what it feels like to leave the ground behind and see your world from above. Maybe someone told you aviation could be your future, and you weren’t sure whether to believe them. Maybe you just wanted to try something completely new. Whatever brought you here, we’re glad you’re
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On June 23, 2026, aviation history touched down in Frankfort, Kentucky. As competitors in the 49th Annual Air Race Classic crossed the timing line at Capital City Airport (KFFT), they carried with them more than fuel, flight plans, and competitive ambitions. They carried forward a legacy nearly a century in the making – a legacy
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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 Blake BurchellSuzanne Wical 18:54.3619:25.58 Top Female
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Recently, DreamFlight Charities had the privilege of participating in a regional 4-H Summer Camp that brought together youth from Taylor, Adair, Wayne, and Green Counties for a week of learning, leadership, and hands-on experiences. Among the many educational opportunities available to campers, DreamFlight Charities Executive Director Drew Underwood led an aviation and drone education course
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In a world filled with distractions, deadlines, and constant demands for attention, time management has become one of the most valuable soft skills a young person can develop. Employers consistently rank reliability, organization, punctuality, and prioritization among the most desirable workplace traits. Yet these skills are often difficult to teach in a traditional classroom environment.
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When most people look at an airplane, they see a sleek machine designed to fly through the sky. But behind every successful flight is a collection of engineered systems working together in harmony. Just like the human body relies on the heart, lungs, and nervous system, an aircraft depends on its engine, propeller, and electrical
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Most people picture pilots when they think about aviation, but the industry depends on thousands of highly skilled professionals working behind the scenes to keep aircraft flying safely, airports operating efficiently, and new technologies advancing the future of flight. Aviation is one of the most diverse career fields in the world, offering opportunities for students
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DreamFlight Charities is excited to announce the development of the Spirit of Kentucky Air Race – a unique event that celebrates the longstanding heritage of aviation across the Commonwealth in addition to the craftmanship of its world-renowned distilleries. This aerial event will challenge pilots as they navigate a scenic course across the Bluegrass, flying over
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In aviation, few skills are as critical – or as quietly powerful – as situational awareness. It’s not a single instrument on the panel or checklist item you can simply complete. Instead, it’s a mindset: the continuous ability to perceive what’s happening around you, understanding what it means, and anticipating what might happen next. For
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