Your donation can help create a new generation of pilots.
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About Us
Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviators
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.
How Can You Help?
Your donation will help us save and improve lives with education and training.
DONATION LEVELS
$5 – $300
$300 – 1,999
$2000 – 5,999
$6000 – 8,999
$9000+
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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.
Why We Serve
Your Support
Is Really Powerful.
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.
Get Involved
- Enroll a Student
- Become a Volunteer
- Support Our Mission
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EDUCATION
WORKSHOPS
COMMUNITY
What We Offer
Our Programs
- Aviation STEM Focused Classes (4th–12th Grade):
Engaging lessons on science, engineering, aerodynamics, flight theory, weather, navigation, and more. - Week-Long Summer Camp (Ages 13–17):
A comprehensive aviation experience including ground school, simulator time, guest speakers, and field trips. - Flight Simulation Training:
Students train on desktop simulators, a 6-axis full-motion simulator, and a Redbird TD2—bringing aviation principles to life.
How Can You Help?
Your donation will help us save and improve lives with research, education and emergency care.
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See What Past Campers Say
The Impact We Have Made!
Upcoming Events
Our Events
Please Donate For Help
Our Kid’s Glider Design Class
- May 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Flight Academy
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.
Girls in Aviation Gulf Coast 2024
- November 16, 2024 @ 8:00 am - November 20, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
- NAS National Naval Aviation Museum
2024 Girls in Aviation Day A Day of Inspiration […]
Ribbon Cutting
- September 20, 2019 @ 8:00 am - September 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
- Flight Academy
The new building expansion has been completed, we are […]
Thank You for Your Support
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.
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