Providing Aid in Science for South America's General Education
WHAT IS IT?
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PASSAGE is a 48-day flight expedition that began in December 2022 and concluded in January 2023.
24 year-old pilot Lee Giat has flown solo to some of Latin America's most hard-to-reach communities, while working to provide education essentials for aspiring young scientists. The project was established in memory of Lee's father, Nissan Giat, who tragically passed away in a plane crash in 2020. |
Our flying laboratory, the "Spirit of Science," brought over $50,000 of school supplies, technology, books, telescopes, and lab equipment directly into the hands of underserved teachers and students.
In addition, we have worked with local governments and community leaders to host over 30 outreach events. These include STEM festivals, astronomy nights, and teacher training workshops. |
MISSION PROFILE
Communities reached by PASSAGE during our 2022-2023 initiatives
VIDEO GALLERY
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DOCUMENTARY FILM
"Wright of Passage" is a documentary film highlighting many of the communities the Spirit of Science aircraft will visit on the PASSAGE expedition.
The story follows pilot Lee Giat. After his father passed away in 2020, Giat set out to pursue the ultimate flying challenge with the goal of using aviation as a force for good.
The film focuses on overcoming tragedy, managing risk, and making everlasting change in creative and collaborative ways.
The red carpet premiere was hosted at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on June 17th, 2023. Funds from distribution will benefit future PASSAGE initiatives.
The story follows pilot Lee Giat. After his father passed away in 2020, Giat set out to pursue the ultimate flying challenge with the goal of using aviation as a force for good.
The film focuses on overcoming tragedy, managing risk, and making everlasting change in creative and collaborative ways.
The red carpet premiere was hosted at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on June 17th, 2023. Funds from distribution will benefit future PASSAGE initiatives.