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From February through May, fifth-grade students in more than 1200 classes across the country will “adopt” Southwest Airlines Pilots in this award-winning educational program that leads students through science, geography, math, writing, and other core subjects, all based in aviation-related activities.

Students will also research careers, develop life values, and realize the importance of staying in school. The Adopt-A-Pilot program was introduced in 1997. Southwest Airlines is pleased to offer this program at no cost to the school.

Want to bring Adopt-A-Pilot to your community?
Registration for the 2011 Adopt-A-Pilot Program opens in September 2010! For more information email the Adopt-A-Pilot Crew at adoptapilot@wnco.com

Adopt-A-Pilot Tie
Be on the lookout for Pilots sporting the Adopt-A-Pilot tie next time you travel with Southwest Airlines. This creative and colorful tie is worn by hundreds of Southwest Airlines ‘adopted’ Pilots. The artwork on the tie is designed every year by a student in the
Adopt-A-Pilot program!