The Flying Musicians Association 2024's Solo Program scholarship recipient Levi Schroeder soloed August 30. [Courtesy: FMA]
Key Takeaways:
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) is an organization that provides scholarships to students who share a passion for both aviation and music, recognizing the common dedication and skills required for both pursuits.
FMA offers two primary scholarships: the "Solo Learn to Fly Program," which guides high school students through their first solo flight, and the "Swing Wing scholarship" to enable young individuals (ages 18-28) to attend the New York Hot Jazz Camp.
Beyond financial aid, the FMA supports its scholarship recipients with student memberships and valuable mentorship, aiming to foster growth and provide guidance in their aviation and musical journeys.
Supported by individuals and organizations from both the music and aviation industries, the FMA has awarded 17 scholarships over its 11 years of operation.
Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
