Ten-year-old Mel Armstrong is a helicopter fanatic. Hearing about her dad’s experience in the Navy sparked her interest in the aircraft, and after her mom told her she could save lives as a medevac pilot, she set her heart on a future career.
Saturday marked an important step toward that goal — her first time in a helicopter, which was just one of the exhibits at the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day.
“I think my favorite part about coming here today is just being in an actual helicopter and getting to meet someone who actually knows what you’re trying to ask,” Armstrong said…