Greetings! Challenge Air is so excited to get the new year going! Registration for our March 5th Virtual Fly Day is almost full. Please check the website for the 7 confirmed 2022 host cities for Fly Days. We are excited to be back in the office and working with our host committees to plan safe, fun and organized events this year. Keep checking back in because we are not finished scheduling Fly Days. We hope to confirm dates for 4 or 5 more cities. Thanks for your continued support and for helping us build confidence and self-esteem in some pretty special co-pilots all across the country! With much appreciation, April Culver, CEO/Executive Director

Virtual Fly Day Registration ends soon! Back by popular demand!  Children and youth with special needs between the ages of 7 and 21 are invited to join us virtually on Saturday, March 5th, 2022.  Two ways to REGISTER: 1) New participants can register for a virtual reality kit which includes a VR headset, Challenge Air T-shirt, wings and certificate  2) Returning VIRTUAL participants can register for a certificate only Join Pilot Glenn as he shares a 360 degree flight experience through the Palo Dura Canyons in West Texas! Hurry! Registration Ends February 18th! (limited spaces available)

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Watch a Preview Flying High Above the Palo Dura Canyons! click the link below

Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can fly! - Napoleon

In-Person Fly Day Schedule Tyler, TX - May 14 Chattanooga, TN - May 21 Spokane, WA - June 25 Kansas City, MO - September 10 Denver, CO - October 1 Conroe, TX - November 12

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Welcome Harley! You might see this cute pup around the office and at fly day events. Meet Harley. Executive Director/CEO, April Culver, is a puppy raiser for one Star Volunteer Chapter - Canine Companions®. Ms Harley VII is a golden retriever/ black lab mix. April will train her for the next 2 years and then pass her on to the next training chapter in her quest to be a highly trained assistance dog to someone with disabilities free of charge!

New Board Members   Please welcome new board members: Carl Corns Delane "D" Schieferstein John Sessions Mike Wilonsky ...and returning after a few years off: Joseph Montag.

The trustees and future service dog, Harley, met Monday, February 7th.  New officers for the Board of Trustees: President - Kris Lonborg Vice-President - Raul Ruiz Secretary/Treasurer - Joseph Montag Please join me in thanking all the Trusteees for sharing their time, talents and treasures in order that we can continue to honor the mission of Challenge Air!

Love is in the Air! 💕 Roses are red, violets are blue. You love our cause and we love you too! The team at Challenge Air wants you to know how much we love and appreciate our pilots and volunteers in helping to make dreams come true for kids with special needs. Thank you for consistently showing your love and for being a key part in building confidence in our Co-Pilots. Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

How has Challenge Air Impacted You and Your Family?

We asked and you answered. Read below how Challenge Air has impacted these families: "My son gets so excited when its time to fly! The pure joy can be seen on his face. When there are so many doctor appointments and therapies, it is nice to have something fun to do."- Walker "It gave my child the freedom to be a part of something that most kids with special needs children don't get to experience. He was able to be himself and take part in an interest that is very dear to his heart!"- Tammie "Having a new diagnosis we are working hard to get the right supports in place for our son. It was really nice to set him up for something that was just FUN." - Brooke "It brought a huge smile to my son's face and a great experience" - DLW "My son has wanted to be a pilot forever. This was awesome!"- Amanda "It has helped my son be more open to different things". - Rosa

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