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Event Calendar

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HIGHLIGHTS

Kentucky's aerospace industry and aviation community have many events, education opportunities, and organizations to fuel the spirit of flight. Please contact us if you have an event, organization, group, program, or aerospace opportunity that you would like KDA to share.


EAA Young Eagles Program Launched in 1992, the Young Eagles program has dedicated more than 25 years to giving youth ages 8–17 their first free ride in an airplane. It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation. Many of Kentucky's airports offer this program. See the events above for times and locations. Website: CLICK HERE
Civil Air Patrol - Kentucky Wing Aerospace Education - CAP's mission promotes aerospace, aviation, and STEM-related curricula, activities, and careers. Cadet Programs - (Ages 12-18) Through their experiences as Civil Air Patrol cadets, young people develop into responsible citizens and become tomorrow's leaders as well as experience the joy of flight. Emergency Services - A national community service organization made up of professionally trained civilian volunteers, including pilots. CAP has a modern, well‐equipped fleet of aircraft, vehicles, and equipment that is exercised and utilized daily. Website: CLICK HERE

Drone Training Events from USA Drone Port CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Some courses require previous experience

Eastern Kentucky University EKU Aviation provides the aerospace industry with the best trained and safest professional pilots and the most forward-thinking managers coming out of academia today. The Bachelor of Science degree has concentrations in Professional Flight, Aerospace Management, and Aerospace Technology. Website: CLICK HERE
Morehead State University The Bachelor of Science in Space Systems Engineering degree at Morehead State is one of the nation's few space systems engineering programs. The B.S. in Space Systems Engineering is an aerospace engineering program focusing exclusively on astronautical engineering- spacecraft and space systems engineering. Website: CLICK HERE
University of Kentucky Aerospace engineering certificate program: The purpose of the aerospace engineering certificate program is to give students a formalized recognition of an emphasis in aerospace engineering subjects as part of their engineering undergraduate degree program. In addition, this certificate program will increase the state-wide and nation-wide recognition of the UK’s involvement in aerospace education and research. Website: CLICK HERE
University of Louisville Aerospace Studies (Minor) Website: CLICK HERE
Jefferson Community & Technology College Reach new heights with FAA-certified training in the inspection, repair, service, and overhaul of aircraft and engines. Website: CLICK HERE
Somerset Community & Technology College Reach new heights with FAA-certified training in the inspection, repair, and service of aircraft and engines. Website: CLICK HERE
High School Programs
Danville and Boyle County High Schools Aviation curricula are now available for high school students in participating schools in Boyd county. The aviation STEM courses, produced by AOPA and provided to the high schools for free, introduce students to aerospace careers and, if continued for the entire four years, prepare students for either the private pilot or commercial UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) written test. More information on the AOPA aviation curriculum can be found here.

Flight Training in Kentucky

Young Eagle Discovery Flights
(free for youth 8-17) REGISTER HERE for events

The Young Eagles program from EAA gives youth ages 8–17 their first free ride in an airplane to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation.

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Many Kentucky airports feature on-site or nearby restaurants, offering visitors and pilots the perfect spot to enjoy a meal while watching planes take off and land.

CLICK HERE to locate a few of those airport!