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“The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who looked
enviously on the birds soaring freely through space.”
~ Wilbur Wright, Aviator
Are your youth looking for something adventurous to do this summer? If so, Northern Oklahoma Flight Academy (NOFA) may be the perfect fit for them this June when it hosts its 21st Academy for middle school and high school students.
Bert Blanton, who along with serving as President of the Ponca City Aviation Foundation and Director of the Booster Club, is the overall Coordinator for the Academy. Blanton says, “I appreciate seeing students grow and meet challenges as they move through the classes.”
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