2015
FlyQuest Ribbon Cutting Set for May 13
01/April/2015 00:01
April 1, 2015, Huntsville, Al
FlyQuest was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Huntsville, Ala. in 2013, specifically to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue aerospace education and aviation careers. This mission has been greatly enhanced by the group’s installation of the only state-of-the-art, six-axis motion flight simulator in North Alabama, enabling FlyQuest to challenge its students in a safe environment while providing cost-effective, realistic flight training.
The organization will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at its headquarters near Huntsville International Airport at 4:00 p.m. May 13, featuring aviation community leaders and members of the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County. Special invited guests include Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison Mayor Troy Trulock, Huntsville International Airport Executive Director Rick Tucker and representatives from Precision Flight Controls, California manufacturer of the company’s flight simulator. Students who have graduated from FlyQuest’s Aviation Fundamentals high school courses will also be on hand. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to info@FlyQuest.net.
FlyQuest’s successful start-up includes completion of two hands-on Aviation Fundamentals courses at Butler High School and also with a group of homeschool students, which provided insights into pilot, maintenance, air traffic control and airport operations careers. The organization sponsored the second annual FlyQuest Women of Aviation Fly-in/Drive-in event in March with more than 325 attendees and has hosted 90 girls and parents for two Day of Aviation sessions for the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama.
Tax-deductible donations to FlyQuest help fund scholarships for under-served students in our community, who in return are required to provide community service to other deserving organizations. Additionally, the highly versatile FlyQuest DCX MAX simulator, which can be configured for 25 single engine and 10 multi-engine aircraft, is available for hourly rental by pilots, who can perform a substantial number of their required and optional training hours for certification without leaving the ground. Two open houses to introduce the simulator and FlyQuest programs to Certified Flight Instructors have been scheduled for April 28 and April 30.
More information about these programs can be found at www.FlyQuest.net.
FlyQuest was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Huntsville, Ala. in 2013, specifically to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue aerospace education and aviation careers. This mission has been greatly enhanced by the group’s installation of the only state-of-the-art, six-axis motion flight simulator in North Alabama, enabling FlyQuest to challenge its students in a safe environment while providing cost-effective, realistic flight training.
The organization will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at its headquarters near Huntsville International Airport at 4:00 p.m. May 13, featuring aviation community leaders and members of the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County. Special invited guests include Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison Mayor Troy Trulock, Huntsville International Airport Executive Director Rick Tucker and representatives from Precision Flight Controls, California manufacturer of the company’s flight simulator. Students who have graduated from FlyQuest’s Aviation Fundamentals high school courses will also be on hand. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to info@FlyQuest.net.
FlyQuest’s successful start-up includes completion of two hands-on Aviation Fundamentals courses at Butler High School and also with a group of homeschool students, which provided insights into pilot, maintenance, air traffic control and airport operations careers. The organization sponsored the second annual FlyQuest Women of Aviation Fly-in/Drive-in event in March with more than 325 attendees and has hosted 90 girls and parents for two Day of Aviation sessions for the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama.
Tax-deductible donations to FlyQuest help fund scholarships for under-served students in our community, who in return are required to provide community service to other deserving organizations. Additionally, the highly versatile FlyQuest DCX MAX simulator, which can be configured for 25 single engine and 10 multi-engine aircraft, is available for hourly rental by pilots, who can perform a substantial number of their required and optional training hours for certification without leaving the ground. Two open houses to introduce the simulator and FlyQuest programs to Certified Flight Instructors have been scheduled for April 28 and April 30.
More information about these programs can be found at www.FlyQuest.net.
WHNT: FlyQuest organizers hold Fly-in to honor and inspire women in aviation
08/March/2015 00:01
Posted March 8, 2015, Huntsville, Ala. by Kristen Conner
FlyQuest Women of Aviation March 7 Fly-in is Free to Public
18/February/2015 00:01
February 18, 2015 Huntsville, Al
The second annual FlyQuest Women of Aviation Fly-in/Drive-in will be held March 7, 10 am to 2 pm, at the Huntsville Executive Airport (MDQ) in Meridianville, Ala. All women, girls and their families who have ever had an interest in flying or aviation careers are encouraged to attend this event, which includes free admission, seminars taught by female aviation professionals, skydiving demonstrations, static aircraft displays and free food.
Four seminars will be conducted by special guests during the day, including Major Tina Smith, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, who will discuss her work flying with the Hurricane Hunters; Brooke Lineberry, an FAA Certified Professional Controller, who will discuss her career as an Air Traffic Controller; Blackhawk Maintenance Test Pilot Cheryl Anderson, who works at Redstone Arsenal; and Catherine Cavagnaro, chief flight instructor at the Ace Aerobatic School in Sewanee, TN.
The EAA Young Eagles is also partnering with FlyQuest again this year to offer free airplane flights for young people aged 8 to 17 throughout the day and SkyDive Alabama will have jumpers dropping in at midday as a demonstration. Several static airplanes and helicopters, including MedFlight, and their pilots will be on hand to show off their aircraft and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and FlyQuest will also have interactive displays.
Additional event sponsors include the Executive Flight Center Fixed Base Operator at Huntsville Executive Airport; Ninety-Nines, Alabama Chapter of women pilots; Media-Arts Institute of Alabama; and SubZero Ice Cream & Yogurt.
FlyQuest was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Huntsville, Ala. in 2013, specifically to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue aerospace education and aviation careers. This mission has been greatly enhanced by the group’s installation of the only state-of-the-art, six-axis motion flight simulator in North Alabama, enabling FlyQuest to challenge its students in a safe environment while providing cost-effective, realistic flight training.
Tax-deductible donations to FlyQuest help fund scholarships for under-served students in our community, who in return are required to provide community service to other deserving organizations. Additionally, the highly versatile FlyQuest DCX MAX simulator, which can be configured for 25 single engine and 10 multi-engine aircraft, is available for hourly rental by pilots, who can perform a substantial number of their required and optional training hours for certification without leaving the ground.
The second annual FlyQuest Women of Aviation Fly-in/Drive-in will be held March 7, 10 am to 2 pm, at the Huntsville Executive Airport (MDQ) in Meridianville, Ala. All women, girls and their families who have ever had an interest in flying or aviation careers are encouraged to attend this event, which includes free admission, seminars taught by female aviation professionals, skydiving demonstrations, static aircraft displays and free food.
Four seminars will be conducted by special guests during the day, including Major Tina Smith, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, who will discuss her work flying with the Hurricane Hunters; Brooke Lineberry, an FAA Certified Professional Controller, who will discuss her career as an Air Traffic Controller; Blackhawk Maintenance Test Pilot Cheryl Anderson, who works at Redstone Arsenal; and Catherine Cavagnaro, chief flight instructor at the Ace Aerobatic School in Sewanee, TN.
The EAA Young Eagles is also partnering with FlyQuest again this year to offer free airplane flights for young people aged 8 to 17 throughout the day and SkyDive Alabama will have jumpers dropping in at midday as a demonstration. Several static airplanes and helicopters, including MedFlight, and their pilots will be on hand to show off their aircraft and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and FlyQuest will also have interactive displays.
Additional event sponsors include the Executive Flight Center Fixed Base Operator at Huntsville Executive Airport; Ninety-Nines, Alabama Chapter of women pilots; Media-Arts Institute of Alabama; and SubZero Ice Cream & Yogurt.
FlyQuest was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Huntsville, Ala. in 2013, specifically to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue aerospace education and aviation careers. This mission has been greatly enhanced by the group’s installation of the only state-of-the-art, six-axis motion flight simulator in North Alabama, enabling FlyQuest to challenge its students in a safe environment while providing cost-effective, realistic flight training.
Tax-deductible donations to FlyQuest help fund scholarships for under-served students in our community, who in return are required to provide community service to other deserving organizations. Additionally, the highly versatile FlyQuest DCX MAX simulator, which can be configured for 25 single engine and 10 multi-engine aircraft, is available for hourly rental by pilots, who can perform a substantial number of their required and optional training hours for certification without leaving the ground.
WHNT: FlyQuest, a Huntsville non-profit, offers upcoming programs to inspire public about aviation
19/January/2015 00:01
Posted January 19, 2015 Huntsville, Ala by WHNT News 19.
Have you heard of FlyQuest? If you haven’t, you soon will. The non-profit organization started in 2013 and has several events scheduled in the next few months to make the public aware of its mission.
FlyQuest was formed specifically to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue aerospace education and aviation careers. The group recently installed the only state-of-the-art, six-axis motion flight simulator in north Alabama, enabling FlyQuest to give students the chance to experience realistic flight training in a safe environment.
The organization is located at 2002 Houston Goodson Way, near the Huntsville International Airport.
On January 21, FlyQuest will host its second Aviation Fundamentals Course at Butler High School. The organization did this in 2014, graduating 10 Butler JROTC students from the course.
On March 7, the Second Annual FlyQuest Women of Aviation Fly-in/Drive-in Event will be held at the Madison Executive Airport in Meridianville. All women, girls and families who have ever had an interest in flying are invited to attend the event. Admission is free, and you can attend seminars taught by female aviators, see skydiving demonstrations and more.
On April 18, FlyQuest will hold Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama Day of Aviation. This is the second year for the event.
From June 22-25, two FlyQuest board members will compete in the Air Race Classic to raise funds for FlyQuest.
Visit FlyQuest.net to learn more about this non-profit organization, or check out the group’s Facebook page.
Have you heard of FlyQuest? If you haven’t, you soon will. The non-profit organization started in 2013 and has several events scheduled in the next few months to make the public aware of its mission.
FlyQuest was formed specifically to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to pursue aerospace education and aviation careers. The group recently installed the only state-of-the-art, six-axis motion flight simulator in north Alabama, enabling FlyQuest to give students the chance to experience realistic flight training in a safe environment.
The organization is located at 2002 Houston Goodson Way, near the Huntsville International Airport.
On January 21, FlyQuest will host its second Aviation Fundamentals Course at Butler High School. The organization did this in 2014, graduating 10 Butler JROTC students from the course.
On March 7, the Second Annual FlyQuest Women of Aviation Fly-in/Drive-in Event will be held at the Madison Executive Airport in Meridianville. All women, girls and families who have ever had an interest in flying are invited to attend the event. Admission is free, and you can attend seminars taught by female aviators, see skydiving demonstrations and more.
On April 18, FlyQuest will hold Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama Day of Aviation. This is the second year for the event.
From June 22-25, two FlyQuest board members will compete in the Air Race Classic to raise funds for FlyQuest.
Visit FlyQuest.net to learn more about this non-profit organization, or check out the group’s Facebook page.