When Luc Zipkin soloed a Piper Cub on his 16th birthday back in January, he knew that it was only the beginning of his plans for 2021. The founder of Young Pilots USA believes strongly in setting an example for his peers to follow in aviation—and that keeping historic aircraft flying is a cause with value far beyond preserving fabric, metal, and rivets.
Cross-Country Flight Raises Money for Veterans’ Organization, Others
Key Takeaways:
- 16-year-old Luc Zipkin founded Young Pilots USA to engage youth in aviation and preserve flying skills, after noticing a lack of young people at aviation events.
- To promote his organization and raise funds, Zipkin is undertaking a cross-country flight in a 75-year-old 1946 J3 Piper Cub from Connecticut to California.
- The flight will benefit three charities: AOPA flight scholarships, the Gary Sinise Foundation for veteran support, and the Barstool Fund for COVID-19 small business relief.
- Young Pilots USA aims to build a national aviation community through annual fly-ins, a guest speaker series, and chapter growth across the U.S.
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