The Class of 2023 Red Tail Cadets recently reached a new milestone: cross-country flight training. The exercise was one of technical training but also one of logistics. Five Cadets and CFIs in their Cessna 172S Skyhawks along with Elite Aviation owners John and Donna Tipton in their Piper Saratoga departed from Elite Aviation at Spirit of St. Louis Airport July 18 for their first destination - Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. The second stop on the trip was nearby Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport before returning to St. Louis. The Aero Experience was with the Cadets, accompanying them on the trip and providing our coverage of the day's activities.
The five high school students from the Ferguson-Florissant School District were inducted into the current class of Red Tail Cadets during a ceremony held on May 18 at Elite Aviation. The event marked the official start of the practical aviation and life skills training sessions that have been held throughout the summer. The program provides the means for the Cadets to explore the aviation field as a part of their overall Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.
6 сен 2024
