Able Flight Pilots Honored

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Dear Indy, When you support our scholarship fund, you will enable someone with a disability to become a pilot or to have a career in aviation. A minute now can change a life forever. Thanks to Embraer for their sponsorship of Able Flight's 2013 benefit at Fantasy of Flight! Thanks to Sennheiser for their sponsorship of Able Flight's 2013 benefit at Fantasy of Flight!   Our thanks to    Thanks to Signature Flight Support for their sponsorship of Able Flight's 2013 benefit at Fantasy of Flight! Every Able Flight pilot studies for their knowledge test with an online course generously donated by our friends at King Schools. ABLE FLIGHT PILOTS HONORED AT PARTY AT FANTASY OF FLIGHT Surrounded by friends and historic aircraft, Jessica Scharle, Wesley Major, Kevin Crombie, Tyrell Rhodes, Jason Jernigan, Heather Schultz, Matt Sponaugle, Sean O'Donnell, Jeremy Maddox, Jorge Urea, Tonny Pizzifred and Stephany Glassing were honored at Able Flight's benefit party at Fantasy of Flight on April 20th. Earlier in the day a number of Able Flight pilots received a private tour of SimCom's Orlando facility including their choice of aircraft for simulator time. And after arriving at Fantasy of Flight, all guests were treated to an after hours tour of Kermit Week's incredible collection of aircraft. Nearly one hundred guests attended, sharing great food and music by the Paul Thorn Band,  all made possible by the generous support of Able Flight sponsors Sennheiser, Embraer and Signature Flight Support. With donations for seats and the proceeds from the night's auction, Able Flight received funding to support up to two scholarships. For more on the party including special guests and additional photos, visit here. . STUDENTS SET TO START TRAINING AT PURDUE SOON Less than three weeks from now, five new Able Flight Scholarship recipients will arrive on Purdue's campus in Indiana for five weeks of intensive flight training. Best of luck to our new student pilots Dennis Akins, Lt. Andrew Kinard, Young Choi, Warren Cleary and Deirdre Dacey.       CONGRATULATIONS TO ABLE FLIGHT PILOT KEVIN CROMBIE ON BEING ACCEPTED INTO PURDUE GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAM In 2011, Kevin Crombie of Virginia was one of four pilots trained  during Able Flight's annual program at Purdue. He soon applied to Purdue and transferred there as an undergrad. Now, Kevin has been accepted into an aviation graduate program at Purdue, joining Able Flight pilot Wesley Major. 91 Oak Leaf Lane | Chapel Hill, NC 27516 US