August 19, marks National Aviation Day in the United States – a holiday established in 1939 to honor the growth and advancements in aviation. To celebrate, Envoy teamed up with AirlineGeeks to invite lucky aviation enthusiasts to take flight in our full-motion flight simulators (SIMs) at Avenger Flight Group.
The response to our social media contest was overwhelming, with aviation fans from all over the country eagerly entering for a shot at this unique opportunity. From hundreds of entries, 12 lucky winners were chosen to participate in this exclusive event, some traveling from Los Angeles, Florida, and Arizona.
Envoy recently made a significant investment in two new Embraer 175/170 full-motion simulators, designed to enhance the training and qualifications of our growing pilot team. These state-of-the-art SIMs, located at an Avenger Flight Group (AFG) facility in Irving, Texas, were the very simulators our contest winners had the chance to fly.
“One of our top priorities is investing in training tools for our pilots,” said Envoy Check Airman Captain Dennis Long. “Offering this experience to passionate aviation enthusiasts on National Aviation Day was a perfect way to showcase our commitment to the future of flight.”
While not in the simulated flight deck, participants toured the AFG facility, received valuable advice from Envoy pilots, and enjoyed some well-deserved snow cones, courtesy of Avenger Flight Group.
“This was a dream come true for me,” shared one participant. “Getting hands-on experience in a full-motion SIM and learning from professional pilots is something I’ll never forget. National Aviation Day will have a special place in my heart from now on.”
This year’s National Aviation Day celebration was more than just a day in the SIMs—it was an inspiring event that connected aviation enthusiasts with the future of flight. Thanks to all who celebrated all things aviation with us last week. And thank you to Airline Geeks and Avenger Flight Group for partnering with us to make this National Aviation Day a memorable one!
