MIDDLEFIELD – People interested in learning to fly can find out more Sunday, May 17, when EAA Chapter 5 hosts a Flying Start informational program on learning to fly at the Geauga County Airport.
A social meet-and-greet will be held at 2 p.m. and the classroom presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Hangar 3 of the Geauga County Airport, at 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield.
EAA Chapter 5, a local organization that is part of the national Experimental Aircraft Association, is dedicated to growing participation in aviation by sharing the ways people can get started in this fun and fulfilling recreational activity.
EAA’s Flying Start program introduces interested adults to the opportunities and fun that result in earning a pilot’s certificate.
The event will cover the steps and requirements in learning to fly, provide tips on how to make it economical and will culminate in a free introductory flight.
Anyone with an interest in learning to fly is invited to attend.
EAA’s approximately 1,000 chapters around the world provide activities for local aviation enthusiasts with a mission of growing participation in aviation by sharing the spirit of aviation.
Chapter activities range from monthly meetings to airport open houses, fly-ins, educational programs and pancake breakfasts that share aviation with the community and build a stronger bond between local aviation and the public.
EAA chapters are the backbone of the international EAA organization, which has more than 250,000 members.
Adults who are interested in attending the Flying Start Event, should preregister at https://flyingstart.org?383.
For more information about this Flying Start program, contact Sherry Niederkorn at sherry.niederkorn23@gmail.com or 440-477-1198.
