Patch Program

To earn the Girls Who Soar Badge, complete the activities below to learn about and get started as a young aviatrix!

Steps:

1. Visit the Video Lessons tab. Watch each video lesson and
   complete the corresponding worksheet.’
2. Complete one of the following:
   • Visit a local Experimental Aviation Association Young Eagles Rally (find one on https://youngeaglesday.org/? ) and take a discovery flight in a small aircraft.
   • Attend a “Let’s Fly Now” event through The Ninety-Nines Inc., Women Pilots Association and take a discovery flight in a small aircraft. Check with your local 99s chapter to find the next available event.
   • Design your own aircraft. Can be created by hand or digitally. Provide a description of your aircraft’s characteristics.
   • Complete your student pilot certificate application if you are 15 or older! (https://iacra.faa.gov/)
   • Sign up for a ground school program to begin aviation studies!
     • Sporty’s Flight School (free with EAA discovery flight)
     • King’s Ground School (is a significant purchase in pursuing a pilot certificate)
     • Jeppesen (is a significant purchase in pursuing a pilot certificate)
3. Send in your worksheets and proof of one of the activities above to [email protected] along with your name and address to receive your Girl Who Soar Patch!