Welcome the winner of the 2015 FMA Solo Program
Scholarship, Drew Medina of Vero Beach, Florida. Drew will be entering his senior year as a member of the Vero Beach High School Jazz, Symphonic, and Marching Bands under the direction of James M. Sammons. Drew has been elected to Band Captain for his senior year and according to his band director “Drew is a top Academic performer” as well. Having played saxophone at the highest level, Drew was asked to perform with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Wind Ensemble.
We will be able to follow Drew as he chronicles his journey towards solo flight in an aircraft through Cherokee Flyers in Vero Beach, Florida. Perhaps you will be inspired to fly!
Read updates from Drew:
- BIG NEWSPilots and musicians, I have some very exciting news. Saturday, October 11, which also happened to be the day of my school’s homecoming dance, I performed my first solo flight! I was anticipating a routine … Continue reading BIG NEWS
- Update 9/20Sorry for the delay in my updates. School is in full swing and finding time for anything between classes, band, college applications and flight lessons is proving difficult. Nonetheless I am thoroughly enjoying my … Continue reading Update 9/20
- Update 8/24Today was the first day of school of my senior year. Throughout most of my classes I’ve found myself yearning to get back in the air. I am now up to 8.3 hours of … Continue reading Update 8/24
- MyGoFlight Custom Flight BagI”d like to thank MyGoFlight for this incredible custom flight bag. Looking forward to putting it to use!
- Update 8/18Hooked This past week I began my flight training with the Cherokee Flyers Association. I’ve been able to get airborne twice between band and bad weather, and I’ve loved every minute of it. I … Continue reading Update 8/18
- GreetingsHello all, I’d like to begin by saying that I am extremely grateful for this scholarship and the generosity of its sponsors. I am greatly humbled by the immense collective talent and experience of … Continue reading Greetings
