Glynn County Youth Aviation Day - Where Dreams Take Flight

Where Dreams Take Flight

Hasn’t every child wanted to fly at some time in their life? The opportunities are seemingly endless when you take to the skies – and career paths in the aviation industry are waiting out there, not only in the big, blue yonder, but here on the ground, in our region and around the world.

Glynn County Youth Aviation Day is an event designed to showcase the unique aviation history of our area and to present a fun-filled journey in aviation. Participants will be able to see all types of airplanes on display, experience local aviation history, enjoy flight simulators and discover the many aviation careers that are available to local youth.

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This day of flight-related fun will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 21 at Malcolm McKinnon Airport at 70 Gruber Lane on St. Simons Island. The program is open to all Glynn County students in 10^th, 11^th or 12^th grade, but is limited to the first 150 students to register.

Students will get to experience both fixed wing and rotary wind flight simulators and will see numerous aircraft on display. They’ll be a part of “Find U-Boat 123,” a Glynn County aviation interactive World War II historical re-enactment. They’ll learn about the diverse careers in the industry available to local students, including information from aviation college, government, military, and local employers. Not only are students told about the variety of jobs available for pilots, from flight instructors to commercial airline positions and military opportunities, it’s emphasized that there is a vast world of opportunities in the aviation field beyond flying a plane, including aircraft manufacturing, airport operations, and aviation-related and regulatory positions with government agencies at local, state, and federal levels. Many of these types of jobs can be pursued right here in Glynn County, with multiple airports located here, as well as aircraft manufacturers and aviation services.

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This is a tremendous opportunity for any young person considering a career in aviation. And who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch?! Registered students receive a complimentary lunch and a commemorative photo of them in a plane as part of this special day as well. It’s a fun day for all involved!

Parents are welcome to participate too. They are invited to stroll through the aircraft on display and information booths. Parents can also enjoy lunch at the event for only $5 by indicating on the registration form that they’d like to purchase a lunch. 

Event hosts are Gruber Aviation, Lance Toland Worldwide Aviation Insurance, Glynn County Airport Commission, Southeast Aviation Services, GCYAD Committee Members, Area Employers and Donors. Sponsoring partners are the Civil Air Patrol – Brunswick Senior Squadron/GA 072, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 905, Middle Georgia State University-Eastman Aviation Campus, and the Glynn County Airport Commission.

Students can sign up by seeing their Glynn County high school guidance department or for more information, email denglish@ipapilot.org or call 912.324.6976. The slots are limited, so be sure to register today!