Inspiring the Next Generation

A young aviator embarks on a mission to inspire underserved communities to embrace STEM careers.

Arturo Weiss

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 09:26 AM ET

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Crossing the Andes mountains at 25,000 feet pushed Lee and his Piper Seneca to the limit. [Courtesy: Passage Flight]

Key Takeaways:

Lee Giat completed a 60-day "Passage Flight" across the Western Hemisphere, flying from North to South America, with the primary mission of inspiring underprivileged children in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly in STEM fields.
The journey also served as a heartfelt tribute to his late father, a seasoned pilot, and involved delivering school books, conducting astronomy events, and facilitating STEM workshops at various stops.
Despite significant financial challenges and a lack of corporate sponsorship, Giat successfully funded the mission through community support, emphasizing that a lack of resources should not prevent the pursuit of dreams, and he advocates for more such inspiring projects.

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Lee Giat landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Saturday, ending a 60-day extended flight tour of the Western Hemisphere, flying from North to South America.

His mission, called “Passage,” was not about getting a name in the record books, but instead providing school books, and other support to inspire underprivileged children to dream big. This trip was also a tribute to his late father.