June Is National Learn-to-Fly Month

Stop Dreaming, Start Flying During the 100th Anniversary Year of Powered Flight

American School of Aviation Participating in National Event

[San Jose] - June National Learn-to-Fly Month takes on special significance this year, with 2003 marking the centennial of powered flight. And thanks to the national, nonprofit

BE A PILOT program, theres never been a better time to take to the skies like Wilbur and Orville.

Taking your first flying lesson is easy and affordable. Just log onto www.beapilot.com or call 1-888-BEAPILOT and register for a free Introductory Flight Certificate. From the Web, you can print the certificate and take it to American School Of Aviation at Reid Hillview Airport in San Jose, CA to receive a hands-on lesson for just $49, or about half the typical cost.

You can also contact American School of Aviation directly at 408-251-7272

Taking that first flying lesson is truly among the most exciting things anyone can do," says Reny Kozman. Thats why the BE A PILOT program offers the opportunity to try a low-cost introductory flight lesson."

But dont let the word introductory" fool you. Youll be at the controls from taxi to takeoff and landing, under the watchful supervision of the FAA-licensed flight instructor seated at your side. Theres simply no better way to experience the thrill of personal flying. Those taking the lesson before July 31 can receive a free pilots logbook from BE A PILOT to record their future flying adventures.

Flying is a rewarding and exciting activity for people from all walks of life," says Reny Kozman. Professionals and businesspeople, career-seeking teens, college students, moms, dads and retirees -- they all can find that flying is their ticket to broader horizons and a fuller life. Plus, if you begin flight training during June National Learn to Fly Month, you could easily earn your Private pilot license in time for the December 17th centennial celebration of the Wright Brothers first flight in 1903."

American School of Aviation has been helping people learn to fly for both business and pleasure for 5 years. For more information and directions, call 408-251-7272 or visit http://www.AmericanSchoolOfAviation.com.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., BE A PILOT is a nonprofit organization supported by more than 45 aviation companies and organizations dedicated to educating the public about General Aviation flying and pilot careers. Since 1997, more than 175,000 people have registered for the BE A PILOT Introductory Flight Certificate, many of them joining the nearly 70,000 Americans who begin flying each year.