Girls in Aviation Day at #WAI22

A young girl explores flight simulation software during Girls in Aviation Day festivities at WAI 2022. [Photo: Meg Scarbrough]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Women in Aviation International (WAI) hosted a "Girls in Aviation Day" event on March 19 in Nashville during its 33rd annual conference.
  • The event engaged local school and Girl Scout groups in a variety of aerospace activities.
  • Industry exhibitors and the armed services sponsored these activities, which mirror global "Girls in Aviation Day" initiatives designed to introduce girls to aviation.
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Women in Aviation International hosted local school and Girl Scout groups on Saturday, March 19, at the 33rd WAI conference in Nashville, Tennessee to participate in a wide range of aerospace activities sponsored by industry exhibitors and the armed services. The Girls in Aviation Day at #WAI22 echoes the GIAD events that take place each fall around the U.S. and globally.

A couple of kids explore virtual reality simulators. [Photo: Meg Scarbrough]
A young lady explores robotics during Girls in Aviation Day at Women in Aviation International. [Photo: Julie Boatman]
A group of girls learn about helicopters during Girls in Aviation Day during Women in Aviation International. [Photo: Meg Scarbrough]
A couple of young girls play on a map during Girls in Aviation Day during Women in Aviation International. [Photo: Julie Boatman]
A young lady explores a VR simulator during Girls in Aviation Day during Women in Aviation International. [Photo: Julie Boatman]

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