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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We’ve already discussed some free ways students can develop and hone their interests in aviation in another post, but we wanted to spend a little more time on how parents, educators, and communities can partner with their local airport to further inspire and enable the next generation of aviators. Introduce Them to a World of Possibilities
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Here at DreamFlight Charities, we are constantly approached by parents who have a child that is head over heels for aviation. They’re excited to seem them excited about something that exists beyond the screen of a table or phone – and trust us, we’re excited too! But we also find that many parents don’t know
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Written By Drew Underwood | Executive Director, DreamFlight Charities One of the most prolific learning experiences I have ever had took place in one of my undergraduate courses at Campbellsville University, where I majored in educational ministries. One by one, we were encouraged to pick a slip of paper from three baskets to determine a
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