This is not your typical graduation celebration.
“We have about 40-60 students who graduate per class here at Fort Rucker,” said Dewayne Rudolph II, a helicopter crew chief with the Friends of Army Aviation . “This event is for their family members to experience what they do.”“I thought I was going to be scared but really, once you get in there, it is all adrenaline and it’s really fun,” said Grace Christian, who was a first time flyer. “They do all the maneuvers, so it’s cool seeing what he goes through every day at work.
Those looking for more experience with helicopters, whether on land or in the air, have plenty of opportunities to do so. “If you want to come volunteer, we welcome you,” said Rudolph II. “If you’ve never flown before, we encourage you to come out and fly with us. Come experience the doors-open experience of flying in a UH-1. It is unbeatable.”
FOAA will be at the Taylor Made Festival on Saturday, April 8 doing helicopter rides for $60 a person.
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