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The Spirit of St. Louis Youth Across the World Aircraft Build Series

Build. Learn. Fly. One Dream Over Time.

This historic aviation initiative commemorates the 100th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's 1927 transatlantic flight and the design of the Spirit of St. Louis by Donald A. Hall. Over two years, high school students—mentored by aviation professionals—will build two Zenith CH750 Super Duty aircraft as part of a nationwide youth workforce development project. Proposal Date: May 2, 2025

Approval Deadline: May 15, 2025

Launch: July 2025 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh by Infinity Aero Club Tampa iACT

Project Objectives

Celebrate A century of aviation achievement

Educate Equip youth with STEM and aerospace skills

Engage

Communities through national events and outreach

Sustain Impact through long-term flight training and career programs

Youth Engagement & Workforce Pathways

Aircraft Construction &

Restoration

Hands-on experience building

actual aircraft under professional guidance

FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot

Certification

Professional certification

pathway for immediate career opportunities

Engineering & Entrepreneurship Bootcamps

Business and technical skills for aviation industry

leadership

Private Pilot &

Maintenance Technician

Training

Core aviation skills

development for long-term career growth

International Internship Exchanges

Global perspective and cross-cultural aviation experience

Led by Flying Over Time, The Lindbergh Foundation, Apex Aerospace, and Infinity Aero Club, this initiative offers hands-on opportunities in multiple aviation pathways.

Project Budget

$559,000

Total Budget

Complete funding for two aircraft builds

2

Aircraft

Zenith CH750 Super Duty aircraft to be built

50+

Students

Engaged in full-time aircraft builds

1000s

Reach

Thousands reached through events and media

Budget includes: Aircraft kits, engines, avionics. Tools, training, travel, Media, documentation, Hangar, admin support

In-kind support and volunteer labor will reduce total costs.

Long-Term Impact

Student Engagement

50+ students engaged in fulltime aircraft builds

Global Model

Replicable model for national and global aviation-STEM integration

Community Outreach

Tens of thousands reached through events and media

Training Aircraft

2 aircraft dedicated to youth training and community aviation

Next Steps

Finalize partnership agreements

May 2025

Launch fundraising campaign

May–June 2025

Secure aircraft kits

July 2025

Begin Tampa Build and Tour

August 2025

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