Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
September 9, 2024:
Fall Airplane Raffle
October 5, 2024:
Pulling for Hope
October 12, 2024:
Fall 2024 SOAR into STEM
All Events
Spring 2024 SOAR into STEM
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - Register by March 1, 2023
This hands-on 5-week course will provide the foundation for advanced exploration of humanitarian aviation in the areas of flying, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems.
- In-person learning program in the Wings of Hope hangar
- Mentorship program with career planning
- Aviation Hero guest speakers
- Open to students 14-18 years old
Program Concentrations:
Week 1: March 30 – Airplane Basics
Week 2: April 6 – Mechanics & Engineering
Week 3: April 13 – Navigation & Communication
Week 4: April 20 – Drone Education
Week 5 – Discovery Flight and Career Fair April 27
For more information, contact Lee Ann Nolte, Education Programs Manager, at leeann.nolte@wingsofhope.ngo
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
Spring Airplane Raffle
Monday, April 1, 2024 - Ticket sales open at 12:00 AM
This year, the raffle will launch on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 12am Central Time. Only 5,000 tickets will be made available, 1 ticket for $100 and 3 tickets for $275.
Each ticket has a chance to win one of the following four prizes:
- Grand Prize: 1966 Piper Cherokee 180 (N9328J)
- Second Prize: a PPL or Advanced Training Scholarship
- Third Prize: a Bose A20 aviation headset
Ticket sales are processed online.
Soaring to New Heights Gala
Saturday, April 6, 2023 - Doors open at 5:30 pm
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 S Lindbergh Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63131
SOAR into STEM Career Fair
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - Events starts at 10:00 AM
Attention middle school and high school students, parents and staff:
Join us in the Wings of Hope Hangar for a Career Exploration STEM Fair.
Connect with your future and explore careers at this free event. Meet career professionals who can answer your questions about job requirements, and what education and training is needed after high school for your career: technical school, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree and scholarships.
This is a free event, however individual registration is required to attend. Only one ticket can be claimed at a time.
For more information, contact Lee Ann Nolte, Education Programs Manager at leeann.nolte@wingsofhope.ngo
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
Fall Airplane Raffle
Monday, September 9, 2024 - Ticket sales open at 12:00 AM
This fall, the raffle will launch on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 12am Central Time. Only 5,000 tickets will be made available, 1 ticket for $100 and 3 tickets for $275.
The Grand Prize will feature the 1964 Piper Cherokee 235 (N8623W). Other prizes and more details will be added as we get closer to the raffle ticket sales launch.
Ticket sales are processed online.
Pulling for Hope
Saturday, October 5, 2024 - from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Save the Date!
Wings of Hope 2nd Annual Pulling for Hope Event
Pull your crew together for a great cause! Competing teams help “change and save lives through the power of aviation”. This plane-pull experience invites teams of eight people or less to compete against each other pulling an aircraft down the runway in a timed pull! Also onsite are food trucks, kids activities and more! This family-friendly event is held from 11a – 3p.
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
Fall 2024 SOAR into STEM
Saturday, October 12, 2024 - Register by September 15, 2024
This hands-on 5-week course will provide the foundation for advanced exploration of humanitarian aviation in the areas of flying, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems.
- In-person learning program in the Wings of Hope hangar
- Mentorship program with career planning
- Aviation Hero guest speakers
- Open to students 14-18 years old
Program Concentrations:
Week 1: October 12 – Airplane Basics
Week 2: October 19 – Mechanics & Engineering
Week 3: October 26 – Navigation & Communication
Week 4: November 2 – Drone Education
Week 5 – Discovery Flight and Career Fair November 9
Arrival: 8:30am for breakfast. Class starts at 9am. Departure: 3pm
For more information, contact Lee Ann Nolte, Education Programs Manager, at leeann.nolte@wingsofhope.ngo
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
