Aug 15, 2023: National Aviation day is this Saturday, and to celebrate, aviation-themed brewpub ‘Flyteco Tower‘ is hosting a huge blow out, and they’ll also be celebrating their first anniversary of opening in the old Stapleton Airport!

That’s not all, ‘Flyteco Tower’ is all about creating a better, more equitable aviation industry, including giving out scholarships!

GDC spoke with Eric Serani, Co-founder of Flyteco Tower and Kristin Brooks, the senior manager of pilot hiring at frontier airlines and ‘I Hart Flying’ scholarship recipient, to learn all about what the event has in store...

July 27, 2023:  The I Hart Flying Foundation has launched a new scholarship initiative that seeks to give women of all ages opportunities to enter flight training. The three-year campaign, titled Hart Aviation Nation Delivers (HAND), has already spawned a collaborative, themed scholarship called “All Hands on Deck,” which brings together several sponsors. Four I Hart Flying scholars have been supported by the initiative in its first three months—and an upcoming event at Denver’s Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) on National Aviation Day (August 19), will drive more participation from donors such as Immaculate Flight, Sheltair, AEG Fuels, and new partner, Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport...

July 19, 2023, Pasadena, Calif.:  Scholarships, Outreach Lift a ‘Hart’ Nation as I Hart Flying Foundation Launches More Flight Opportunities for Women, Youth.  As resources continue to become limited surrounding flight training, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) continues its mission to aid women of all ages in flight. Not only is the nonprofit focused on flight training scholarships for women, their new multi-year campaign, Hart Aviation Nation Delivers - H.A.N.D. In short - is already delivering on its promises. Less than three months into a three-year campaign, the organization gained national attention in a collaborative-themed scholarship opportunity called “All Hands on Deck,” which they created, led, and supported involving Girls Love to Fly. That opportunity produced four new Hart Scholars, with more than $19,000 of funding and pilot supplies allocated across the recipients. There’s no slowing down for an ambitious Hart Nation... 

Jul. 19, 2023: As resources continue to become limited surrounding flight training, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) continues its mission to aid women of all ages in flight. Not only is the nonprofit focused on flight training scholarships for women, their new multi-year campaign, Hart Aviation Nation Delivers - H.A.N.D. for short - is already delivering on its promises. Less than three months into a three-year campaign, the organization gained national attention in a collaborative-themed scholarship opportunity called “All Hands on Deck,” which they created, led, and supported involving Girls Love to Fly. That opportunity produced four new Hart Scholars, with more than $19,000 of funding and pilot supplies allocated across the recipients. There’s no slowing down for an ambitious Hart Nation. While focused on the last collaboration, the IHFF team worked diligently behind the scenes with many veteran and even new partners planning the largest themed scholarship opportunity in the campaign yet!

May 19, 2023:  I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) in partnership with Girls Love to Fly (GLTF) awarded more than $18,000 in scholarship funding and pilot training packages to five women pursuing careers in aviation. Through an “All Hands on Deck” themed opportunity, the non-profit organizations selected Allison Scholtthaur, Megan McArthur, Kate Olaf, and Pepper Rhodes as IHFF Hart Scholars and Monica Jageman as a GLTF Dedicated Aviator. Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.

May. 15, 2023: There are no bounds to aiding more women in flight with teamwork. Having led high-energy themed scholarship opportunities for more than six years, the I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) has partnered with Girls Love to Fly (GLTF) on their “All Hands on Deck” themed opportunity to award more than $18,000 in scholarship funding and pilot training packages. As the aviation industry continues to combat a qualified pilot shortage and experience slow increases in female pilots, both IHFF and GLTF have devoted their programming to work on the issue and bring resolution to the sector...

April 7, 2023: There are so few female airline transport pilots (ATPs), you can fit them all on an Airbus A380. That’s a sobering statistical visualization from a release put out by I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) and Girls Love to Fly (GLTF), announcing their scholarship partnership dedicated to providing support for women and girls interested in flight training and aviation careers...

Septeber 30, 2022:

Five women got a little closer to reaching their aviation goals this week, thanks to the Industry Connect scholarship made possible by the I Hart Flying Foundation. The foundation announced the scholarship opportunity during EAA AirVenture held July 25 through 31 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. A four-week application process followed, and, at the end of it, five women were selected as the Class of 2022 Hart Scholars...

September 27, 2022, Pasadena, Calif.: Five women see their dreams in flight excel with I Hart Flying Foundation as part of its five-year anniversary celebration. The Industry Connect themed scholarship opportunity launched at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wi and spanned a four-week open application process where an 11-member scholarship committee had the difficult decision to select the Class of 2022 Hart Scholars...

September 27, 2022: Five women see their dreams in flight excel with I Hart Flying Foundation as part of its five-year anniversary celebration. The Industry Connect themed scholarship opportunity launched at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wi and spanned a four-week open application process where an 11-member scholarship committee had the difficult decision to select the Class of 2022 Hart Scholars...

Pasadena, CA (Sept. 27, 2022)  - Five women see their dreams in flight excel with I Hart Flying Foundation as part of its five-year anniversary celebration. The Industry Connect themed scholarship opportunity launched at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wi and spanned a four-week open application process where an 11-member scholarship committee had the difficult decision to select the Class of 2022 Hart Scholars...

Mon, Aug 08, 2022: In its five-year anniversary celebration, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) pulled together multiple partners for their Industry Connect themed scholarship opportunity launched at EAA AirVenture...

July 26, 2022: In its five-year anniversary celebration, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) pulled together multiple partners for their Industry Connect-themed scholarship opportunity launching at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wi. Four aviation companies have stepped up with Big Harts to collectively support I Hart Flying’s largest scholarship opportunity yet. They include Immaculate Flight, Paragon Aviation Group, AEG Fuels and Dassault Falcon Jet. A press conference will be held at EAA Press headquarters on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00 P.M. The scholarship launch coincides with EAA WomenVenture Day, celebrated that Wednesday of the show...

July 22, 2022:  Paragon Aviation Group has officially joined as an industry partner with I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) to aid more women in flight and help bridge the gender gap in aviation. For IHFF’s five-year anniversary celebration, they have collectively pulled together multiple partners for their industry connect scholarship opportunity which will launch at EAA AirVenture – the world’s largest airshow held July 25-31 in Oshkosh, WI.

Jul. 22, 2022:  In its five-year anniversary celebration, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) pulled together multiple partners for their Industry Connect-themed scholarship opportunity launching at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wi. Four aviation companies have stepped up with Big Harts to collectively support I Hart Flying’s largest scholarship opportunity yet. They include Immaculate Flight, Paragon Aviation Group, AEG Fuels and Dassault Falcon Jet. A press conference will be held at EAA Press headquarters on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00 P.M. The scholarship launch coincides with EAA WomenVenture Day, celebrated that Wednesday of the show...

JULY 21, 2022: In its five-year anniversary celebration, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) pulled together multiple partners for their Industry Connect themed scholarship opportunity launching at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wi.  Four aviation companies have stepped up with Big Harts to collectively support I Hart Flying’s largest scholarship opportunity yet! They include Immaculate Flight, Paragon Aviation Group, AEG Fuels and Dassault Falcon Jet. A press conference will be held at EAA Press headquarters on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00 P.M. The scholarship launch coincides with EAA WomenVenture Day, celebrated that Wednesday of the show...

July 21, 2022: Each of the partners are veteran supporters of IHFF having aided the organization in various ways over the last five years with one new addition, Paragon Aviation Group. “This is an incredible organization, and we feel honored to be able to support women in aviation,” shares Megan Barnes, president of Paragon Aviation Group. “I was blessed to be born into an amazing aviation family and learned to fly at an early age. Being able to share this opportunity through the I Hart Flying team is a true gift.”In its five-year anniversary celebration, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) pulled together multiple partners for their Industry Connect themed scholarship opportunity launching at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wi.  Four aviation companies have stepped up with Big Harts to collectively support I Hart Flying’s largest scholarship opportunity yet! They include Immaculate Flight, Paragon Aviation Group, AEG Fuels and Dassault Falcon Jet. A press conference will be held at EAA Press headquarters on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00 P.M. The scholarship launch coincides with EAA WomenVenture Day, celebrated that Wednesday of the show...

Pasadena, California (July 20, 2022) - In its five-year anniversary celebration, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) pulled together multiple partners for their Industry Connect themed scholarship opportunity launching at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wi. Four aviation companies have stepped up with Big Harts to collectively support I Hart Flying’s largest scholarship opportunity yet! They include Immaculate Flight, Paragon Aviation Group, AEG Fuels and Dassault Falcon Jet. A press conference will be held at EAA Press headquarters on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00 P.M. The scholarship launch coincides with EAA WomenVenture Day, celebrated that Wednesday of the show.

July 20, 2022, 11:05 AM: 

The I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF), which supports aviation scholarships for women, announced an expanded program thanks to new contributions from Immaculate Flight, Paragon Aviation Group, AEG Fuels, and Dassault Falcon Jet. It plans to release details at this year’s EAA AirVenture during Wednesday’s EAA WomenVenture Day...

Jul. 20, 2022: In its five-year anniversary celebration, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) pulled together multiple partners for their Industry Connect-themed scholarship opportunity launching at EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest airshow, July 25-31 in Oshkosh, Wi. Four aviation companies have stepped up with Big Harts to collectively support I Hart Flying’s largest scholarship opportunity yet. They include Immaculate Flight, Paragon Aviation Group, AEG Fuels and Dassault Falcon Jet. A press conference will be held at EAA Press headquarters on Wednesday, July 27 at 1:00 P.M. The scholarship launch coincides with EAA WomenVenture Day, celebrated that Wednesday of the show...

October 11, 2021, Pasadena, Calif.: A special surprise awaited the four winners of the “Fueling Flight with Harts of Might” themed scholarship opportunity led by I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF), “fueled” and funded by Phillips 66® Aviation. When IHFF founder, Rachelle Spector, called each winner to share they were chosen for a scholarship, they were also extended an invitation to attend the 2021 NBAA-BACE (National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Expo) in Las Vegas, NV October 12-14. NBAA-BACE is the largest convention annually focused on business and corporate aviation, a place where many organizations, like IHFF and their partners, attend, conduct high level business transactions and experience some of the greatest networking all year.

By General Aviation News Staff · August 9, 2021: The I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF), in collaboration with Phillips 66 Aviation, has launched a new scholarship opportunity for women in flight training.

“Fueling Flight with Harts of Might” brings more than $30,000 worth of cash awards, pilot supplies, training packages, and for the first time ever, support to attend one of the largest events in business aviation in the world. It’s expected to support multiple scholarship recipients.

Applications will be accepted until Aug. 29, 2021, with winners announced at the end of September.

August 2, 2021, Aero News Network: Organization Has Granted $100k In Scholarships For Women Seeking Pilot Careers

Ms. Rachelle Spector, founder of the I Hart Flying Foundation, and Ms. Megan du Plessis, Associate Brand Director, Aviation, for Phillips 66, teamed up this week to announce a flight training scholarship funding partnership for women seeking a career in aviation...

August 2, 2021 by David Tulis, AOPA: The Phillips 66 Aerostars airshow team and the I Hart Flying Foundation teamed up to offer flight training scholarships to women to help grow the pilot population, the two groups jointly announced with an aerobatic flight during EAA AirVenture.

August 2021, San Diego Air and Space Museum:  What would you do with an additional $2,500, $5,000, or even $10,000 for flight training? But wait, there’s more! How about $500 worth of flight training with Kings Schools and a brand-new Bose A20 headset from Bose Aviation? Yes! That’s right. Over the last four years, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) has transformed the way scholarships are secured, administered, and awarded by directly involving the very industry affected by the professional pilot pipeline shortage and the gender gap. Some of the biggest names in aviation participate with I Hart Flying and remain partners today. Notably, King Schools, Bose Aviation, Sheltair Aviation, Immaculate Flight, Go Rentals, Titan Aviation Fuels, Power Tow, JSSI, Aviators Hot Line, Boeing Business Jets, Phillips 66 Aviation and AOPA.

Several weeks shy of EAA AirVenture 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin...

Editorial Staff, AVWeb, July 21, 2021:

I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF), in collaboration with Phillips 66® Aviation, is excited to announce IHFF’s largest themed scholarship opportunity yet: “Fueling Flight Through Harts of Might.” The two organizations will participate in several media events at this year’s live EAA AirVenture event, July 26-Aug. 1, to promote the scholarship, which launches Aug. 2.

By Julie Boatman, Flying Magazine, July 20, 2021:

The I Hart Flying Foundation has big plans with ongoing partner Phillips 66 Aviation at EAA AirVenture, July 26 to August 1, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The IHFF—founded by pilot and entrepreneur Rachelle Spector to propel women forward in aviation—has joined forces again with Phillips 66 to launch a new scholarship initiative, “Fueling Flight Through Harts of Might,” with several media events scheduled for the fly-in and convention. The new opportunity will bring the total scholarship monies awarded to $100,000 by IHFF and its sponsors.

October 26, 2018:  Check out our 2-page feature article in Aviators Hotline on pages 53-54. Find out how we exceeded our 2018 goals and helped 10 new pilots advance their flight training!

July 20, 2021, Aviation Live News: Phillips 66 and IHFF will host a press conference at 11 a.m. CT on Thursday, July 29, at EAA Press HQ, as well as participate in two EAA Radio shows on Tuesday, July 27 at 8:45 a.m. ET and Thursday, July 29, at 9:45 a.m. ET. A ‘Meet n Greet’ at the Phillips 66 tent will take place on Thursday at 2 p.m. CT. Additionally, an all-female aerobatic formation flight, which will include two members of the IHFF team, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 28, with the Phillips 66 Aerostars.

Global Air, July 13 2021:

I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF), in collaboration with Phillips 66 Aviation, is excited to announce IHFF's largest themed scholarship opportunity yet: "Fueling Flight Through Harts of Might." The two organizations will participate in several media events at this year's live EAA AirVenture event to promote the scholarship, which launches August 2.

"We've experienced now four years of unparalleled success with our themed scholarships. They benefit the very industry and partners impacted by talented shortages, gender imbalances...

Aviators Hotline, July 12, 2021, Pasadena, Calif.: 

I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF), in collaboration with Phillips 66® Aviation, is excited to announce IHFF’s largest themed scholarship opportunity yet: “Fueling Flight Through Harts of Might.” The two organizations will participate in several media events at this year’s live EAA AirVenture event, July 26-Aug. 1, to promote the scholarship, which launches Aug. 2.

“We’ve experienced now four years of unparalleled success with our themed scholarships. They benefit the very industry and partners impacted by talent shortages, gender imbalances...

July 2021, AeroErmo Revista: I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF), in partnership with Phillips 66® Aviation, is pleased to announce IHFF's largest themed scholarship opportunity yet: “Powering Flight Through the Harts of Might”. The two organizations will participate in several media events at this year's EAA AirVenture Live event, July 26-Aug. 1, to promote the scholarship, which launches Aug. 2.

“We have now experienced four years of unprecedented success with our thematic scholarships. They benefit the industry itself and partners affected by talent shortages, gender imbalances, and the goals of more sustainable diversity and inclusion initiatives,” said Rachelle Spector, Founder of I Hart Flying. “Phillips 66 Aviation is no stranger to our cause. They stepped back several years to support Hart scholars, and this time stepped up their financial investment to get more women to flee. We are very grateful for their loyalty . "

March 30, 2021, Pasadena, Ca:  Changing lives is no solo flight, no solo act. It is a collective duty by all of us to connect, serve and support one another. This mindset of the I Hart Flying Foundation since inception

magnetizes the need to involve our aviation industry, sound advisors and a collective voice of those served

resulting in turning the dream of flight, to reality.

Having launched “Seal Your Future,” on #GivingTuesday, December 1, 2020 with long-time partner,

Immaculate Flight, based in Grand Rapids, MI, their goal was to offer three women more than ... 

December 2, 2020:

I Hart Flying Foundation celebrates global Giving Tuesday with the launch of more scholarships for female pilots. Why not end 2020 amplifying the strength of our aviation community, its powerful relationships and goals to bring additional solutions creating a more diverse workforce? With the leadership and charitable support of long-time partner, immaculate Flight, based in Grand Rapids, MI, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) officially launches more than $20,000 worth of flight training scholarships and pilot supplies for women. A year-end themed scholarship opportunity using the power of social media, "Seal Your Future" was created to remind those women reaching their dreams of flight the impossible is possible and to use all their passion, mind, body and soul to seal their future, no matter the adversity or challenging environment...

The focus of the program is on expanding the diversity of the pilot population.

By Julie Boatman  December 15, 2020

The I Hart Flying Foundation has partnered with Immaculate Flight to launch more than $20,000 worth of flight scholarships and pilot supplies donated for young women to leverage in order to follow their aviation dreams. A social media push for the end of 2020, titled “Seal Your Future,” promotes the efforts of IHFF and reminds us all to use our passions—and mind, body, and soul—to seal the future ahead of us, in spite of adversity in our lives.

December 1, 2020, Pasadena, Ca: I Hart Flying Foundation celebrates global #GivingTuesday with the launch of more scholarships for female pilots. Why not end 2020 amplifying the strength of our aviation community, its powerful relationships and goals to bring additional solutions creating a more diverse workforce? With the leadership and charitable support of long-time partner, Immaculate Flight, based in Grand Rapids, MI, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) officially launches more than $20,000 worth of flight training scholarships and pilot supplies for women. A year-end themed scholarship opportunity using the power of social media, “Seal Your Future” was created to remind those women reaching their dreams of flight the impossible is possible and to use all their passion, mind, body and soul to seal their future, no matter the adversity or challenged environment. 

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I Hart Flying Foundation celebrates global Giving Tuesday with the launch of more scholarships for female pilots. Why not end 2020 amplifying the strength of our aviation community, its powerful relationships and goals to bring additional solutions creating a more diverse workforce? With the leadership and charitable support of long-time partner, immaculate Flight, based in Grand Rapids, MI, I Hart Flying Foundation (IHFF) officially launches more than $20,000 worth of flight training scholarships and pilot supplies for women. A year-end themed scholarship opportunity using the power of social media, "Seal Your Future" was created to remind those women reaching their dreams of flight the impossible is possible and to use all their passion, mind, body and soul to seal their future, no matter the adversity or challenging environment. Click here to read full article...

July 30, 2020, Pasadena, Ca: Over the last few days, I Hart Flying Foundation’s (IHFF) diverse scholarship committee had the difficult decision of selecting the final two recipients for the “Go Fuel Your Passion” themed scholarship opportunity. Five finalists’ videos were announced to a global media platform on Monday, July 20 with the chance for followers worldwide to engage with and comment about their top choice. It garnered quite the excitement, and there was an extension of gratitude shared for our major partners - Go Rentals and Sheltair Aviation – as well as King Schools, Bose Aviation, Dassault Falcon Jet, Titan Aviation Fuels, Power Tow, Boeing Business Jets, Flightdocs, Meridian Jet Center and Phillips 66.

May 5, 2020: There is no greater time to launch more than $10,000 in flight training scholarships for women than NOW. Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global effort focused on sharing gratitude, serving others, giving back, showing kindness, volunteering and responding to need. Before these adverse times hit our world economies and daily lives, one of I Hart Flying Foundation’s largest partners, Go Rentals, elevated their partnership which established the organization’s first themed scholarship opportunity for 2020: “Go Fuel Your Passion.”

May 5, 2020: Before these adverse times hit our world economies and daily lives, one of I Hart Flying Foundation’s largest partners, Go Rentals, elevated their partnership which established the organization’s first themed scholarship opportunity for 2020: “Go Fuel Your Passion.” With today being #GivingTuesdayNow, a global effort focused on sharing gratitude, giving back, showing kindness, volunteering and responding to need, there is no greater time to launch more than $10,000 in flight training scholarships for women....

March 20, 2018:  Though they are 2,000 miles apart, non-profit organizations Liftoff Learning and I Hart Flying Foundation are teaming up for a “Scholarship Showdown” – a joint scholarship campaign developed to bring attention to gender and diversity gaps in aviation. Through a friendly East Coast-West Coast competition, the groups are offering...

April 10, 2020: I Hart Flying Foundation has a message for you regarding the effects of COVID-19 and what this means for current and future scholarship opportunities. 

January 2020: What an absolute honor to kick of 2020 by being featured on the cover of this month's Aviators Hot Line Magazine! Check out our 3-page featured story on pages 11-13!

Novemver 18, 2019: We are extremely proud to announce our partnership with the San Diego Air and Space Museum🤝👩🏻‍🚀🚀 ⁠

Visit us next Monday 11.25 from 11-2pm at the museum for free!  Make sure to bring your family and friends and🌟PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED🌟 ⁠We look forward to interacting and engaging young explorers of our world. We are also excited to bring awareness of our industry to a diverse, future aviation workforce👩🏼‍✈️👨🏼‍✈️⁠

Oct 18, 2018:  Our founder, Rachelle, was interviewed by David Tulis on AOPA Hangar Talk (starts 27:12).  Listen to hear what she has to say about Aviation Scholarships, women in aviation as a whole, how she is filling that pilot pipeline while creating diversity and empowering people to pursue their passion within Aviation!

October 1, 2018:  I Hart Flying's themed scholarship campaigns in 2018 helped 10 pilots begin or advance their flight training addressing the global pilot demand, where nine of the ten awards went to women. "Meeting the pilot demand is our collective priority, yet we must also be concerned with the lack of women in the industry as less than...

October 12, 2018:  I Hart Flying Foundation themed scholarship campaigns in 2018 helped 10 pilots begin or advance their flight training to address the global pilot demand, where nine of the ten awards went to women. “Meeting the pilot demand is our collective priority, yet we must...

September 18, 2018:  I Hart Flying is pleased to introduce our Final FIVE!  Each young lady was requested to submit a video for our current Scholarship Opportunity, “Eagles Soar, Hart’s Explore”.  This is our current $10,000 dual ...

October 4, 2018:  A three-day I Hart Flying Foundation fundraising challenge resulted in donations surpassing $40,000, well over the $25,000 goal. The windfall allowed pilot and founder Rachelle Spector to award five scholarships to female pilots instead of just one as originally intended. She said word spread about the Eagles Soar, Harts Explore effort via YouTube and other social media. The response exceeded her expectations, and she was ...

Fall 2018 Print issue:  Leading up to this year's EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, two organizations collaborated to offer more than $10,000 in flight training scholarships.  Commemorating their one-year relationship with EAA, I Hart Flying, a California-based nonprofit, teamed up with EAA Chapter 43 in Denver, Colorado through the launch of their ...

September 16, 2018:  Did you know, California-based I Hart Flying Foundation and Denver-based EAA Chapter 43 teamed up mid-July, short of EAA AirVenture, to launch a $10,000 scholarship program answering the industry’s call to help meet the demand for nearly 800,000 pilots ...