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Oskosh, Wisconsin, July 27: The non-profit EAA Aviation Foundation has announced that Rainstar Luke of Dominica, has been accepted to attend the EAA Air Academy Advanced Aviation Leadership Camp in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
The EAA Air Academy offers young people the opportunity to meet and work with aviation professionals, while living and learning the arts, sciences and lore of aviation in both classroom and workshop settings.
Academy activities include, flight experience, workshops, and classroom study.
EAA's Director of Resident Programs, Chuck Larsen, says, "The EAA Air Academy
teaches young people new skills and instills a pride of craftsmanship. More importantly,
it develops their leadership potential and broadens their understand
ing of both aviationand themselves. The EAA Air Academy is a benchmark of personal experience . . . and
an aviation experience that will last a lifetime."
Larsen added that "those who are interested in attending any of EAA's Air Academy Programs, should write to: EAA Aviation Foundation, Resident Education Office, PO Box 3065, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54903-3065 or look for us on the web at www.eaa.org/education/youth_programs.html. Applicants need not be EAA members. The prime consideration is an interest and enthusiasm for aviation."
Rainstar's participation at the EAA Aviation Academy is possible because of the generous contribution & support of friends & family. Rainstar & his family would like to express sincere appreciation to: EAA Aviation Foundation, Global Aerospace Insurance Co., Lee Bartolotti, Thelma McClelland of Libero International Inc., Mark Ellison, Cheryl McPherron of Horizon Aviation Consultants, Sylvia & John Wampler, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ulanski.
Rainstar is a student of Goodwill Secondary School in Dominica, & feels that the education & encouragement from teachers that he receives there has helped him to pursue his goals. For the past two years, Rainstar has been an apprentice to Daniel Rundstom, a Swedish pilot, building a two seater Vans RV-8 plane in the heights of Cochrane village, Dominica. The plane will be completed by early next year. Daniel & Rainstar will fly together to an air show in Florida. Rainstar plans to continue his aviation education & would like to attend an aviation university.