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State of Georgia,” explained NFC presi­ dent, Adam Aldous. “We are pleased to support this dynamic team.” Part of the Atlanta metropolitan


area, Fayette County has grown in both population and traffic. The FCSO creat­ ed an aviaiton unit in 2002 to help safe­ guard the lives and property of the peo­ ple in their community, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the diverse communities to improve their quality of life. The FCSO NVG program was planned and imple­ mented when the unit was established. The Aviation Unit is comprised of two full time pilots who fly on goggles and operate an NVG­compatible Eurocopter AS350B2 helicopter. The FCSO aviation unit performs daily patrols and is on standby 24/7 for use in law enforce­ ment and emergency services, includ­ ing manhunts, vehicle pursuits, drug interdiction, and searches for lost per­ sons. The FCSO Aviation Unit has responded to calls from every law enforcement agency in the county and occasionally outside of the county. 


Flight Foundation is an organization that was founded by Jesika Doty in 2010 after the untimely passing of her hus­ band and flight instructor, in a training accident. “The foundation is dedicated to helping helicopter pilots pursue their dream of flying – keeping Doug’s dream alive through them.” ­ The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation Website Ryan grew up in Coalville, Utah and


graduated from Salt Lake Community College with an Associate of Science Degree in Aviation Technology/


Rotorwing. In 2005, Ryan witnessed a medical evacuation performed by an Intermountain Life Flight helicopter, and decided that he wanted to pursue helicopter flight training. Five years later, he accomplished this dream by enrolling in the Professional Pilot Program at Upper Limit Aviation. “Congratulations! We are all proud of Ryan and all of our great students at Upper Limit Aviation,” Jason Davis, Chief Flight Instructor Upper Limit Aviation said. 


Ryan DeJong


Upper Limit Aviation Student Receives Scholarship from the Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation


Upper Limit Aviation (ULA) is proud


to announce that our student, Ryan DeJong is the recipient of The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation’s Accelerating Possibilities Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to pilots that have demonstrated their commit­ ment and dedication in becoming pro­ fessional pilots. The Doug Doty Vertical


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