On Saturday, June 22, the Old Dominion chapter of the Ninety-Nines, Inc., and the Virginia Department of Aviation, sponsored the fourth in its series of Women Can Fly events at Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The event carries on a legacy started six years ago intended to bring women—especially young women and girls—to the airport to expose them to general aviation.
Women Can Fly Events Target Youth For Aviation
Key Takeaways:
- The "Women Can Fly" event series, sponsored by the Ninety-Nines, Inc. and the Virginia Department of Aviation, aims to expose women and girls (aged 8+) to general aviation.
- Participants at these events receive free flights from volunteer pilots, a pre-flight briefing, and opportunities to talk with military, corporate, and personal aviation pilots about career paths.
- The article highlights the fourth event held at Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with two more events scheduled later in the year at other Virginia locations.
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