Women in Aviation International: Girls in Aviation Day, September 2020, goes virtual By Kelly Murphy.

Owing to Covid-19 and the safety of thousands of participants and volunteers, Women in Aviation International (WAI) has planned its 6th Annual International Girls in Aviation Day as a virtual event on September 26, 2020.

It is also launching a new Aviation for Girls App, sponsored by the U.S. Air Force, available for free and year-round for girls, ages 8-17. The App can be accessed worldwide by visiting the App Store or Google Play and search for WAI Events. (For other devices, including Blackberry and Windows, point your mobile browser at the QR code on the Girls in Aviation Day flyer.

Girls will be inspired by STEM hands-on activities, virtual aviation-related tours, as well as career and aviation book author videos through the app. Participants can sign-up for a complimentary WAI membership and apply for up to three WAI 2021 scholarships.

In addition, the Aviation for Girls 2020 magazine, available in print and digital, features stories (including a feature by 19 year old Ellie Carter, Resilient Aviation Issue 3 from the UK) resources, and special activity inserts that are helpful and fun.

Girls/parents can enroll for this free event online as well as order a free merchandise kit (while supplies last) featuring a Girls in Aviation Day backpack, stickers, key chain, sectional chart, bandana, and an issue of Aviation for Girls magazine.

The GIAD website page has lots of additional information:

• A revised AFG App flyer in English and Spanish
• A reference sheet with FAQs.
• The digital issue of Aviation for Girls 2020 magazine.
• A direct link to encourage participants/parents to enroll online and request merchandise kits to be shipped to their home or school address.

Kelly Murphy, Emerald Media, USA and Director of Communications Women in Aviation International.

BlueSky Business Aviation News | 3rd September 2020 | Issue #571

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