Aviation Academy Graduation

Marcus has been talking with interest in flying for the Navy or Air Force. Paine Field in Everett puts on an Aviation Academy for young kids. It's a first-come first-serve basis so you get your application in quick and hope you get picked. Marcus signed up, and got in the program. It was a six week program where he had class two nights a week in Everett, and special tours on Saturdays. At the end of the program they get to fly up in a small plane. May 17th was graduation.

Here is Marcus getting his certificate. Bruno went with him, it was a beautiful sunny day. (We haven't had many of those this spring!) There were other things going on at Paine Field that day, it was a big "Aviation Day". There were lots of other planes, car shows, and people getting rides in planes.

Here's Marcus getting ready for his flight. This plane was 40 years old, but in great shape. It was a Beechcraft something-or-other.

There they go.

Landing.

Marcus did get to take control of the plane for a little while up in the air. He got to make some turns.

On the ground.

What's next Marcus? He's sending for additional information to a college called Embry/Riddle in Prescott, Arizona. It's the top Aeronautical University in the country, and it has an Air Force ROTC program. Closer to home, Central Washington University also has a great Aeronautical Program. He's studying hard for his SAT's, so we'll see what happens.