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Epic Flight Academy awards $80,000 in scholarships

By General Aviation News Staff · November 19, 2024 · 1 Comment

(L-R): Joseph Latvas, Qayla Bailey, Russell Shipley, and Wes Glaser. (Unable to attend: Jack Carda, Casson Dennison, Anvita Kulkarni, and Brayden Tucker)

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida — Epic Flight Academy recently presented its annual aviation scholarship awards to eight high school students.

The $80,000 in scholarships are for both pilot and aircraft mechanic training.

Judges reviewed more than 50 applications from 14 states. The winners are:

  • Qayla Bailey, $20,000 Captain Judy Rice Pilot Scholarship, New Smyrna Beach
  • Jack Carda, $5,000 Pilot Scholarship, Tucson
  • Casson Dennison, $5,000 Pilot Scholarship, Jacksonville
  • Wes Glaser, $5,000 Pilot Scholarship, Tallahassee
  • Anvita Kulkarni, $5,000 Pilot Scholarship, New Smyrna Beach
  • Joseph Lavdas, $5,000 Pilot Scholarship, Ocala
  • Russell Shipley, $20,000 Aircraft Mechanic Scholarship, New Smyrna Beach
  • Brayden Tucker, $20,000 Aircraft Mechanic Scholarship, Cincinnati, Ohio

For more information: EpicFlightAcademy.com

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  1. Ann Holtgren Pellegreno says

    November 20, 2024 at 9:14 am

    Congratulations to all who received a aviation scholarships. These will indeed make climbing the ladder a lot easier.
    I am wondering what that $20,000,etc.is intended to be used for, the amount will really help toward that type of goal – flying a bizjet or airliner, etc.
    Would be interesting to know what the recipients intend to use their scholarships for. In any event, I am sure the money will be used wisely and for the pursuit of their goals.
    Ann Holtgren Pellegreno

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