Women in aviation

A representative for the Experimental Aircraft Association contacted Thirty Thousand Feet with information about the EAA-hosted program called Women Soar-You Soar.

This program offers young girls the opportunity to experience truly unique, hands-on aviation and aeronautics education through workshops and mentoring. They hope to strengthen the connections of women within the aviation field, as well as female representation in math and science-oriented fields by encouraging young women to participate in this 2-day conference.

EAA is thrilled to announce it is now accepting applications to its fourth annual Women Soar-You Soar conference. This year, Women Soar-You Soar will introduce 150 girls to a variety of aviation and aeronautical activities, including flight simulation, workshops, wing rib assembly, and mentor sessions.

The event will take place July 28-29, 2008 at the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh and is open to girls grades 9 through 12. Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2008, and are available online at www.airventure.org/womensoar/. The conference’s cost is $50, which includes lodging at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, meals and admission to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.”

Space is limited so apply today! For more information email: womensoar@eaa.org or call 1-800-236-1025.