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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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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Women from Kentucky have played a vital role in aviation, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations. As we celebrate Women in Aviation Week this March, it is important to recognize the achievements of female aviators from the Commonwealth who have paved the way for today’s pilots, engineers, and industry leaders. At the same time, we
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Aviation is a marvel of engineering and physics, allowing pilots to manipulate the four forces behind flight with precision. At the heart of this control are various aircraft surfaces – the ailerons, elevator, rudder, and flaps. Whether you’re an aspiring pilot or simply fascinated by flight, understanding these control surfaces is essential to grasping how
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Aviation is a fascinating field that combines numerous disciplines, all while defying gravity to take to the skies. At the core of flight are four fundamental forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Understanding these various forces is essential for aspiring pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone interested in how airplanes stay in the air. This guide
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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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While we highlighted the various costs associated with flight training in a previous article, we wanted to take some time to highlight two possible variations when it comes to selecting a flight instructor or flight school. At a base level, all flight schools and instructors are expected to follow and train students to meet the
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Working toward your Private Pilot Certificate is an exciting journey and is a major accomplishment for any aviation enthusiast. We’ll go into greater detail about the training process in future posts (hour requirements, maneuvers, etc.), but one of the common questions we hear deals more with the costs associated with flight training. Unfortunately, there is
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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Kentucky is home to a thriving aviation community. Unfortunately, many have yet to realize just how big of a key player our state is in the industry. From the production of aircraft braking systems in Danville to massive freight and transport operations at various commercial airports, there is
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It is hard to find someone more enthusiastic about aviation than Jake Bell. From his participation on the Danville-Boyle County Airport Board to fulfilling his role in the aviation industry at large as a pilot for Delta Airlines – Jake plays an integral role in advancing the exciting world of flight both locally and abroad. We
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