Gateway Youth Aeronautical Foundation

06/03/2026

✈️ DREAM OF FLYING? YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE! ✈️

The Gateway Youth Aeronautical Foundation is excited to announce that our next Intro to Flight Program begins on June 24th!

This hands-on aviation program is designed to introduce young people to the exciting world of flight, aviation careers, aircraft systems, aerodynamics, flight planning, and much more. Whether your goal is to become a pilot, work in aviation, or simply learn more about the skies above, this program is the perfect place to start.

🌟 Learn from experienced aviation professionals
🌟 Explore aircraft and aviation technology
🌟 Discover career opportunities in aviation
🌟 Build knowledge and confidence in a fun learning environment

Seats are limited, so register today!

📅 Program Start Date: June 24th

📝 Sign Up Here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0A4EA8AB2DAAF9C70-51831113-intro?useFullSite=false

Help us inspire the next generation of aviators! Please share this post with family, friends, teachers, and anyone who has ever dreamed of taking flight.
If you would like to sponsor a class please feel free to reach out to us for sponsorship opportunities!

04/28/2026

✈️ Calling All Aviation Friends! ✈️
We need your help!
We were approached from the organizers of the Pedal Plane Parade in Oshkosh asking if we can help get the World Record back to the USA. We are looking to borrow a pedal planes for this incredible event.
If you (or someone you know) has a pedal plane we could borrow, we’d greatly appreciate the support in helping us represent St. Louis and inspire the next generation of aviators!
Please comment below or send us a message if you can help.
Let’s make this record happen together! 💪✈️

03/05/2026

Attention High School Students!! 📣 We have a few available openings in our spring SOAR into STEM session. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore STEM and aviation careers. You'll work on hands-on, real-world applications under the guidance
of experienced mentors and industry experts. You'll even have the chance to take a Young Eagles flight. Interested? Email Lee Ann Nolte at [email protected]

03/05/2026

✈️🎓 Celebrating Graduating Class #35 – Introduction to Flight! 🎓✈️
The Gateway Youth Aeronautical Foundation is proud to recognize our 35th graduating class of the Introduction to Flight program!
These outstanding young aviators have completed hands-on ground instruction, learned the fundamentals of aerodynamics, explored aircraft systems, navigation, weather, and aviation safety — and most importantly, gained the confidence to pursue their dreams in the skies.
Class #35 represents dedication, curiosity, and a passion for aviation that continues to inspire our entire foundation. Watching these students grow in knowledge and confidence reminds us why we do what we do — to open doors to aviation careers and opportunities for the next generation.
To our graduates:
Your journey is just beginning. Keep aiming high, keep learning, and never stop chasing the horizon. ✈️
A special thank you to our instructors, volunteers, families, and supporters who make programs like this possible. Because of you, 35 classes — and counting — have taken their first step into aviation.
Congratulations, Class #35! The sky is not the limit — it’s just the beginning. 🌤️

02/24/2026

Tonight, the Gateway Youth Aeronautical Foundation was incredibly honored to receive an award from the Civil Air Patrol.
This recognition means so much to our team, our volunteers, and most importantly, the young aviators we serve. We are proud to work alongside organizations that share our passion for leadership, aerospace education, and developing the next generation of aviation professionals.
Thank you to Civil Air Patrol for this honor and for the work you do to inspire and mentor youth across our communities. The future of aviation is bright! ✈️

02/23/2026

WEDNESDAY CLASSES STILL AVAILABLE!

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02/23/2026

More than 100 dogs will be transported in the biggest relocation effort in Missouri and Minnesota history. But volunteer general aviation pilots are needed to make that happen.

02/21/2026

Let’s keep pushing the next generation forward into aviation, into leadership, and into the future.

02/21/2026

This one of our graduates in his first tailwheel lesson.

Johnel is a high school student with a passion for aviation and a clear vision for his future in flight.In this video, I had the privilege of taking him on h...

02/17/2026

✈️ Intro to Flight Classes✈️

The Gateway Youth Aeronautical Foundation is now accepting sign-ups for our next Intro to Flight class — and we couldn’t be more excited!

Over 8 weeks, students will dive into:
🛩 The Four Forces of Flight
🌬 Bernoulli’s Principle
📟 Flight Instruments
🌦 Weather & Aeronautical Decision Making
🧭 Navigation & True Course
🎮 Hands-on simulator training

This isn’t just a class — it’s an experience. Students prepare each week with guided video learning, engage in real aviation discussions, and put their knowledge to the test in our final Top Gun Competition 🏆

One student will earn the Top Gun Award based on simulator performance and aviation knowledge — because around here, we don’t do “just good enough.”

If you have a young person who dreams of flying, loves STEM, or just needs that one spark to ignite their future… this could be it.

Spots are limited — sign up now and come see what’s possible in aviation! ✈️

Link below! ⬇️