Women In Aviation Conference with Jazz

Jocelyn BewRecently, I was able to attend the Women In Aviation International (WAI) conference held in my hometown; Orlando, FL! My WAI chapter awarded me and four other amazing women from the chapter scholarship to attend. I was super nervous leading up to the conference, but quickly got more and more comfortable as it went on. As a junior in high school, I am constantly trying to find my ideal college to major in aviation (while still being able to play in music ensembles) and I was able to meet lots of colleges that I hadn’t even considered. I met so many inspiring people, such as Nicole Battjes, the founder… Read More

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Sun ‘n Fun 2024

Pictures from 2024 are posted below. The first BIG aviation event of 2024 is fast approaching – Sun ‘n Fun – April 9 – 15, 2024. The Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA) is happy to support the Flying Musicians in the LSA Mall in Paradise City during Sun ‘n Fun. We will be under the blue Star-Tent provided by the DeLand Airport. The stage this year is provided by the Midwest LSA Expo. The Sound System provided by BOSE will be powered by Honda with an Eu2200i generator. Sennheiser and SONY microphones will be available as will AirTurn mic stands. A huge thank you to Lockwood Aviation Supplies for storing… Read More

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Finalists Announced

After intensely engaging with sixty-one nominees for several months, eleven finalists have been selected and notified. Please join us in congratulating these talented and driven individuals as well as ALL nominees. “If you took two intense months, like I have, getting to know these students who not only excel in music and academics, but by all accounts are good citizens, you too would be amazed. And I believe you too would support their future growth.” – John Zapp All nominees, all 61, have been onboarded and many have expressed interest in assisting the association and their fellow FMs as they progress through academics, flight training, music, careers and life. That… Read More

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