Before attending ACE Camp, I wanted to be a flight attendant so that I could travel around the world. After experiencing Dream Flight in 2006, my mind was forever changed. Being a girl, I thought that becoming a pilot was not for us until I went to the ACE Camp. Today, my career decision is to be a commercial pilot and fly like the big boys! My quest is to participate in Flight Line, prepare for my solo next year, and attend an aviation college upon graduation from high school. All of my dreams shifted as a result of one day in Washington, D.C. at Dream Flight. I still have the 2007 Dream Flight shirt that I will treasure and keep forever.

Anya Kearns
Marietta High School, Junior
Age 16

“To say that taking part in ACE Camp was incredible and amazing, or anything else would be an understatement. I don’t know how to capture the feelings I felt, because I don’t think it is possible until you actually experience it.”

Gloria Fuller

“ACE showed me that someday I can be a pilot if I work hard, go to college and keep in touch with OBAP and the friends I made. The camp was free and fun and the graduation certificate is something I will always be proud of.”

Tyrone Webb

 “The camp is not just about learning how to fly, for me it’s understanding there are other careers I can shoot for in aviation. The trip to Washington on Dream Flight helped me learn about traditions and stuff like that at the museum. I don’t know what I want to do yet but I know I want to work in aviation after college. I really like talking to the women pilots and they let me know someday I can become a fly-girl.”

Shantary Arnold