Jamail Larkins, the FAA Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education, brings the DreamLaunch tour to Hampton University in Virginia.
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Paper or plastic?
Is your logbook the heart and soul of your aviation life? And can that be adequately captured in a digital logbook?
A busy day in the hangar
Although it would have been a perfect day for flying, members of a Florida EAA chapter chose to stay ground bound to work on a variety of projects, including restoration of a C150, preparations for a new Sonex build, and much more.
Where’s Jamail? Delaware
“DreamLaunch may spark interest, but long-term development requires partners who help students grow beyond that first spark,” says Jamail Larkins.
More than just a runway
I encourage everyone to find a way to give back through aviation. As the saying goes, aviation is a small community, and your volunteer efforts, big or small, can leave a lasting impact on the next generation of aviators.
Where’s Jamail? Southern California
Jamail Larkins has been spreading the gospel of aviation since 2004 with his first DreamLaunch tour. We decided to catch up with him during the 2025 tour to see where’s he at and who he has been talking to.
Food Truck Fly-In draws thousands
Marking its fifth year, California’s San Martin Airport (E16) Food Truck Fly-In had close to 6,000 folks come out to enjoy the warm weather, eat some good food, browse dozens of vendor booths, and see lots of airplanes.
Backcountry legacy
The Recreational Aviation Foundation is one of the most active backcountry flying organizations in the country. But do you know how — and why — it got started?
What a bullet hole taught one pilot about the importance of local knowledge
A Saturday morning flight teaches a student pilot the importance of talking to the old-timers at the airport about all the different hazards in the local area.