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Flying lessons inspire next generation at Camp Willa

Camp Willa introduces underserved youth to aviation through hands-on flight experience.

Aired 01/02/2025

Wisconsin Life

Flying lessons inspire next generation at Camp Willa

Clip: Season 11 Episode 8 | 3m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

Camp Willa introduces underserved youth to aviation through hands-on flight experience.

Camp Willa, a five-day program by Willa Brown Aviation Academy in Madison, introduces youth from underserved communities to the world of aviation. In an airline industry where only 6% of pilots are women and 3% are pilots of color, mentors highlight aviation careers and inspire future pilots.

Aired 01/02/2025

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Wisconsin Life is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding for Wisconsin Life is provided by the Wooden Nickel Fund, Mary and Lowell Peterson, A.C.V. and Mary Elston Family, Obrodovich Family Foundation, Stanley J. Cottrill Fund, Alliant Energy, UW...

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