Kaydee Macdonald Awarded Aviation Scholarship
Chapter 485’s 8th proud Ray Scholarship winner!
The Ray Foundation’s Aviation Scholars program — administered by the EAA in Oshkosh, Wisconsin — provides up to $11,000 scholarships to young people who are seeking to learn to fly. The scholarship supports flight students through both written and practical segments of flight training that are part of successful Federal Aviation Administration private pilot certification.
The foundation has provided $1.2 million annually nationwide to fund the scholarship program, which seeks to improve the flight training success rate from the current industry standard of 20 percent completion rate to 90 percent for program participants. The initiative is designed to help meet the tremendous future demand for pilots and associated aviation careers.
Our award ceremony for Kaydee was held at the Navy Aviation Museum.
At our February 10th, 2024 chapter meeting, our first of two for 2024 and EIGHTH Ray Scholarship was awarded to Kaydee Macdonald. Because Kaydee had soloed prior to the award, this scholarship is for up to $6,600 toward her private pilot certificate. The award ceremony was held at the Navy Aviation Museum. It was also Kaydee’s birthday. What a great way to celebrate.
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At the March 2024 chapter meeting, Craig Spoke presents Kaydee with various items from the EAA Ray Scholar Award Package.
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