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Kick-Off Event

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

The GAMTTEP Kick-Off was a huge success!

Click here for the Powerpoint presentations for the grant programs

168 people attended the HCRHS auditorium presentation from 10AM - 12PM, which concluded with a fly-by of four airplanes from Alexandria Field Airport.

Here are photographs taken by Jim O'Donnell (pilot)

235+/- people were present at the Alexandria Field "Living Laboratory" presentation from 1PM - 3PM.

42 airplanes, one hot air balloon, and three helicopters with their owners spoke to participants, 15 Young Eagle rides were given, 5 Introductory Flights were given, and 40 individuals registered to participate in various GAMTTEP programs. The Aviation Science Club food booth sold a lot of food. Everyone commented on the quality of the GAMTTEP program.

 

Congratulations to the drawing winners of the two free 30-Minute Introductory Flight lessons!

Deanna Sillett - 13 yrs. [Holland Twp.] Kneeling

Kyle Davi - 16 yrs. [DVRHS] Kneeling

Andy Philips (CFI) gave each winner a lesson on November 21, 2010

Here is the intro video from the Kick-Off at HCRHS...

 

 

Here are all of the PowerPoint presentations given during the Kick-Off. View for greater understanding of each program.

Aviation Science Club and Kitfox Build

Alexandria Field Airport Engineering Tours

Alexandria Field Airport School Class Tours

Community Outreach/Sharing Resources

Core Educational Outreach/Opportunities For Assemblies and Lectures

Business/Camp Internships and Job Shadowing

Ground School and Flight Lessons

FAA Technical Center Field Trip

Summer Aviation Camps

Women Take FlightŪ and Leaders Take FlightŪ Workshops

 

Here are the two PowerPoints given by parents who's children learned to fly.

Brian Prentice

Blake Schuette

People who still wish to get involved, it is not too late. Give your name and contact information to:

Jay Kreisman (HCRHS) jkreisma@hcrhs.k12.nj.us

Ken Micai (HCRHS) kmicai@hcrhs.k12.nj.us

Jim Gessner (DVRHS) jamesgessner@dvrhs.k12.nj.us

Linda Castner (Program Director) at 908.735.0870 / upupaway@embarqmail.com