Your donation can help create a new generation of pilots.
Your donation can help create a new generation of pilots.
Your donation can help. There’s still a great deal that needs to be done.
Aviation and STEM opportunities for students from 4th grade through high school—delivered in the spirit and legacy of General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.
Empowering Youth Through Aviation
The General Daniel “Chappie” James Flight Academy is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to opening doors for young people across the Gulf Coast. Through aviation education, hands-on simulator training, leadership development, and mentorship, we prepare students for real opportunities in aerospace and STEM careers.
Your donation will help us save and improve lives with education and training.
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$9000+
We are working on many projects right now, such as our next youth camp, providing STEM education in schools, creating the next generation of pilots, and so many other projects.
Aviation exposure changes lives. Our programs help young people see new possibilities, build confidence, and explore pathways to professional careers they may never have known existed.
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Your donation will help us save and improve lives with research, education and emergency care.
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Join Our Kid’s Glider Design Class – Starts May 31st!
The General Daniel Chappie James Flight Academy is offering a fun and exciting Kid’s Glider Design Class for boys and girls ages 9–13.
2024 Girls in Aviation Day A Day of Inspiration […]
The new building expansion has been completed, we are […]
A few of the companies we have had charity team building events with:
As this year progresses, we have several plans to make changes to our facilities. Every dollar you give will go towards either helping the children and making our place better.