FlightClub502

Congratulations to Shawnee Aviation Program senior Daggan James on receiving a $10,000 scholarship from JCPS this morning! We are so proud of all Daggan has accomplished this year including passing his written exam, soloing, and earning his Private Pilot License!

Thank you to Jim Moore for guest speaking with us this morning and teaching us “How to Land on the Moon.” We learned all about rockets, aerospace, science, engineering, math, and technology, which are all part of STEM and one of our core values here at Flight Club 502!🚀

Flight Club 502 CFI Jonas pointing toward Salt Lake City, his training destination next week with SkyWest! ✈️ Jonas, we’re so excited for you and this next adventure! We’re incredibly proud of you. Blue skies, Jonas! ✈️

Happy Birthday, Don Forrest! 🎉 The Flight Club 502 team had a wonderful time celebrating one of our longest-serving volunteers today. Don, we truly appreciate all you’ve done for Flight Club and its members. It’s always a joy to celebrate you! ✈️

Amelia Hammond completed her first solo today! Congratulations to Amelia and her CFI Jack Canady! Blue skies! ✈️

✈️ONE WEEK LEFT!✈️ For just $75, you could be the lucky winner of a Piper Cherokee 180 (180 HP Engine) or take the $100,000 cash prize instead! 🎟️For tickets: flightclub502.org/airplane-raffl… But hurry, the sale ends December 1st, 2025 at 1 AM Eastern! #airplaneraffle

Big milestone today for Jenson Guzman-Porter! He took his very first Young Eagles Flight with Flight Club 502 CFI Linda Kaneps. Blue skies, Jenson!✈️

McKian Kvamme passed his instrument Checkride on November 12th, 2025! Congratulations McKian and his CFII, Aaron Jozwiak! Blue skies!✈️

Bring home this Piper Cherokee 180 or $100k! #airplaneraffle ✈️ $75 Tickets: flightclub502.org/airplane-raffl… But hurry, the sale ends December 1st, 2025 at 1:00 AM Eastern.

Guest Speaker ✈️ Bill Murphy (UPS) This Saturday at 11:00 AM during Ground School, UPS Boeing 757/767 First Officer Bill Murphy is coming to Flight Club 502 to share his path into aviation. All students are welcome to attend. Sign up here: flightclub502.breezechms.com/form/c2f610

Elliott Dalle passed his Private Pilot Checkride today! Congratulations Elliott and his CFI, Jonas Gordon! Blue skies!✈️

Blue Skies & Tailwinds✈️☁️

Enter to WIN this airplane or $100,000! #airplaneraffle ✈️ $75 Tickets: ow.ly/ix4e50Xl2rY But hurry, the sale ends December 1st, 2025 at 1:00 AM Eastern.

Our raffle fundraiser starts TODAY! Back by popular demand, we’re re-raffling our Piper Cherokee 180 (180 HP) with a beautiful new interior installed in 2025. Enter to WIN this airplane or $100,000! #airplaneraffle But hurry, the sale ends December 1st, 2025 at 1:00 AM.

Tori MacDonald passed her private pilot checkride on Saturday! Congratulations Tori and her CFI Dwayne Johnson! Blue skies!✈️

Joseph Howell received his Private Pilot License Today! Congratulations Joseph and his CFI Jack Canady! Blue skies!✈️

LAST FIELD DAY OF 2025! Join us for our final Fall Field Day at Flight Club 502 on Sunday, October 26th from 4–7PM! Enjoy fall fun, games, and a delicious cookout! Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends and family!🎃🍂🍔 RSVP here: flightclub502.breezechms.com/form/0ff68d851…

Merrick McLeod, current EKU student passed his private pilot checkride yesterday! Congratulations Merrick and his CFI, Dwayne Johnson! Blue skies!✈️

Gage Brock took his first young eagles flight with Flight Club 502 CFI Linda Kaneps! Blue skies Gage! ✈️

We had a blast hosting the Girl Scouts today! Thanks to Jorgie Dermody for organizing this incredible event and a big thank you to Jim Yonts, our outstanding volunteer, for giving the kids a special tour of the Historic Curtis Wright Hangar! ✈️ Blue skies, Girl Scouts!