<span style="color: #800080;"><em><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">The Advanced Air Academy is </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">completely booked for 2022 since it </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">was not held in 2020 or 2021. </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">If </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">interested in EAA’s 2023 Advance Air </span><span dir="ltr" role="presentation">Academy</span>y, let us know at <a href="mailto:chapter@eaa179.org">chapter@eaa179.org</a></em></span><span style="color: #800080;"><em>. Although there may be a waitlist, we understand it is fully booked. .</em></span>

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">EAA Chapter 179 supports a full tuition scholarship to attend the </span><a style="font-size: 1rem;" href="https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/eaa-aviation-and-flight-summer-camps/eaa-air-academy/eaa-air-academy-advanced-camp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EAA Advanced Air Academy</a><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  The weeklong </span><a style="font-size: 1rem;" href="https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/eaa-aviation-and-flight-summer-camps/eaa-air-academy?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Air Academy</a><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> provides an atmosphere for mature students to become totally immersed in the world of flight while housed at the EAA's Air Academy Lodge. Ground instruction and introductory recreation flight experiences highlight this meaningful, action-packed week. It combines “in-the-air” and “on-the-ground” hands-on activities. Attendees also have an opportunity to experience EAA’s </span><a style="font-size: 1rem;" href="https://www.eaa.org/en/airventure" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AirVenture</a><span style="font-size: 1rem;">. </span><em style="font-size: 1rem;">(Note: The recipient is responsible for providing transportation to Oshkosh and return. Assistance to cover travel may be available via separate application to EAA.</em><span style="font-size: 1rem;">)</span>

<span style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #333333;">An important criteria is the applicant's commitment to pursuing aviation. An application that describes personal accomplishments or work-in-progress assist the committee selection. For example, for those with a goal of becoming a pilot, EAA offers a guide for attaining a pilot certificate</span> ("<a style="color: #008000;" href="https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/pilot-training-steps" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pilot Training Steps</a><span style="color: #333300;">"); progress on such activities may demonstrate  commitment. </span></span>

NOTE:  Additional Air Academies are conducted all summer in Oshkosh for various age groups (Young Eagles, Basic, and Advanced) and one can apply directly for EAA national scholarships.  All the details at:  <a href="https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/eaa-aviation-and-flight-summer-camps/eaa-air-academy?" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EAA Air Academy.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Questions? Email us at: <a href="mailto:scholarships@eaa179.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">chapter@eaa179.org</a></span></h2>
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