Potential pilots found out how to earn their wings over the weekend at the Canadian Flight Museum鈥檚 Big Chill event.
An 鈥淎sk the Pilot鈥� panel gathered four local aviators who answered questions ranging from 鈥渉ow do I become a pilot,鈥� 鈥渨hat does it cost,鈥� to even airline safety and aviation in general.
Promotions coordinator Carla Deminchuk said that this was the museum鈥檚 second attempt at a learning event like this and there will likely be more to come.
鈥淥ur second Big Chill did not leave us out in the cold! We were very happy with the turnout [203 guests] and the response. The ice-cream and airplanes are always a real hit, but this year鈥檚 addition of the 鈥淎sk the Pilot鈥� session was particularly well received,鈥� Deminchuk explained.
Each guest received a free ice-cream treat with their admission, got the chance to explore the museum, and took in the sights and sounds of planes flying overhead.
鈥淚t has inspired us to proceed with a future 鈥淐areers in Aviation Fair鈥� where we can invite representatives from all facets of the industry: the RCAF, various flight and aircraft technical schools, flight attendants, and NavCanada,鈥� Deminchuk added.
The Big Chill ran from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
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