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I Hart Flying Offers Aviation Scholarships for Women

Rachelle is attempting to bring more women into aviation by raising money for scholarships through her I Hart Flying campaign. I Hart Flying
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Key Takeaways:

  • Aviator Rachelle's "I Hart Flying" campaign raises funds to provide scholarships and encourage more women to pursue careers in aviation.
  • A Pilates class on January 21st in Pasadena will host a fundraising event, with a $50 tax-deductible donation going towards the scholarship fund.
  • Established in 2017, the "I Hart Flying" scholarship offers financial aid, aviation gear, and plans to award at least one scholarship annually.
  • Rachelle also promotes aviation to young women by attending career days and offering demo flights in her heart-branded Cessna 400.
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An aviator known as Rachelle is breaking new ground on fundraising techniques to raise money for a scholarship that aims to bring more women to the field of aviation. On January 21, the funds from Jeanne King’s class at Pilates of Pasadena, in Pasadena, California, will go toward Rachelle’s I Hart Flying campaign. The class starts at 1 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. The $50 donation toward I Hart Flying is tax deductible.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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