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	<title>Let's Go Flying &#187; Jason Schappert</title>
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		<title>Sharing Aviation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Schappert</dc:creator>
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Sharing aviation with someone, now that's a rewarding experience! I recently had the opportunity to design and lead an after school aviation program for middle school age kids appropriately called "The Future Pilot Flight Academy."
I've always had a huge passion for aviation and try to be an ambassador wherever I go. Seeing a group of [...]]]></description>
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<p>Sharing aviation with someone, now that's a rewarding experience! I recently had the opportunity to design and lead an after school aviation program for middle school age kids appropriately called "<a href="http://www.ocala.com/article/20090929/articles/909291005?Title=Flying-instructor-shares-passion-with-youth" target="_blank">The Future Pilot Flight Academy.</a>"</p>
<p>I've always had a huge passion for aviation and try to be an ambassador wherever I go. Seeing a group of kids at this age get so excited about flying and what happens "behind the scenes" to make each flight a success was powerful to experience.</p>
<p>You don't have to create programs to enjoy sharing your talents and fervor with everyone. They're programs already out there. The Young Eagles is a prime example, in-fact my first flight was thanks to a Young Eagles pilot.</p>
<p>As an instructor I get to share my passion with a student, watch them grow, and become a positive light to show others the joy of aviation, it's a wonderful cycle.</p>
<p>You don't even have to be a pilot to take your loved ones flying. I take up many of my students family members on a regular basis. You'd be surprised at how carefully the airplane is preflighted and how delicately they fly it when they have family on board. "Now only if you flew that way everyday!" I usually say to them.<span id="more-363"></span></p>
<p>So what are you waiting for? You have a passion, don't keep it to yourself, share it with others.</p>
<p><strong>Need help with your flight training? Visit <a href="http://www.m0a.com" target="_blank">MzeroA.com</a> for audio &amp; video podcasts, along with insightful articles.</strong></p>
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