Dubuque Airport/EAA Flying Start Program

Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2021

EVER WANTED TO FLY? FIND OUT HOW THROUGH LOCAL EAA ‘FLYING START’ PROGRAM

Dubuque, Iowa — Those who have ever thought about learning to fly can find out more on May 15th, as EAA Chapter 327 hosts a “Flying Start” informational program on learning to fly at Dubuque Jet Center at the Dubuque Airport.

EAA Chapter 327, a local organization that is part of the national Experimental Aircraft Association, is dedicated to growing participation in aviation by sharing the ways people can get started in this fun and fulfilling recreation.

The program will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, May 15th, at Dubuque Jet Center, located at Dubuque Regional Airport, 11000 Airport Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003. Anyone with an aviation interest is invited to attend.

EAA’s Flying Start program introduces interested individuals to the endless opportunities and fun that result in earning a pilot’s certificate. The event will cover the steps and requirements in learning to fly, provide tips on how to make it economical, and will culminate in a free introductory flight.

EAA’s approximately 900 chapters around the world, which provide activities for local aviation enthusiasts with a mission of growing participation in aviation by sharing “The Spirit of Aviation.” Chapter activities range from monthly meetings, to airport open houses, fly-ins, educational programs, and pancake breakfasts that share aviation with the community and build a stronger bond between local aviation and the public.

EAA chapters are the backbone of the international EAA organization, which has more than 200,000 members. The local organizations include general EAA chapters as well as specialized chapters for Vintage aircraft, Warbird, Ultralight and Aerobatic flight enthusiasts.

For more information about this Flying Start session and to reserve your seat, contact Joe Sener at 847-846-3198.