The Flying Musicians Association (FMA), which recognizes the correlation between what it takes to learn to fly and learn to play music — both require practice, precision, working with others, multitasking, and ultimately performance — has opened nominations for the 2023 FMA Solo program.
The program has averaged two scholarships a year in its first eight years while welcoming hundreds of student members into the FMA network, according to association officials. The scholarship takes a student from zero time to solo.
How it works
Music teachers of high school junior or senior students who have a passion for aviation can nominate the students. Nominations are being accepted through Jan. 31, 2023.
All nominees will receive a sponsored FMA student membership, including a T-shirt and other items donated by FMA members and sponsors.
Those who remain engaged in the FMA network are also aided in many ways, according to officials.
“FMA members love assisting others who share our passions of flying and music,” said President/CEO John Zapp. “To be able to assist and watch our student members grow through aviation and music while inspiring others is such a rewarding experience. The program has assisted many students who remain engaged. There are now many additional private pilots that have come from this program.”
“We are also looking for those in the aviation and music industry who want to jump on the FMA bandwagon to be a part of this opportunity to grow future pilots, musicians, and leaders — the right way,” he added.
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