Whatcom Young Aviators is a free program for Middle and High School aged students designed to provide a introduction to the wonderful world of aviation
OUR PROGRAM
Each member of WYA will receive the following:
Membership in EAA Young Eagles program including flight in a light aircraft
Free Learn to Fly program from Sporty’s
Opportunity to participate in a build a plane project
Field trips to aviation related locations
Presentations from aviation industry professionals
Model Aircraft and UAV training
Flight Simulator training
Fun STEM projects
Aviation related videos/movies
Bi-weekly group meetings
Weekly build group
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
WYA’s mission is to provide aviation related education opportunities to Whatcom County middle and high school aged students through classroom style activities and presentations and hands on workshop style building projects using local resources and aircraft organizations. This will provide students insight into the many aviation career paths, both air and ground based, available to them after they have graduated. Funding will be 100% from industry sponsors and individual donations.
SPONSORS
WYA would like to thank the following sponsors without whom this program could not continue:
Flight Level
Pattern Level
Taxi Level
Ground Level
MarlinEngineering Advanced Powder Coating Big Dog Freight
Dennis and David Anderson Bob Brim CB Wholesale
Bob Nelson Jill & Eric Smith
Irongate Machine Rhys Morrish