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OUR YOUTH
Our Mission
Build confidence in disadvantaged youth (with an emphasis on African American teens), using Aviation as the key learning discipline and motivational conduit.
Our Intention
Our Programs aim to provide a future workforce for the aerospace industry and to inspire good citizenship using the legacy of General Daniel Chappie James Jr.
Training
A great experience in our flight camp opens doors.
What We Do!
Our Programs aim to provide a future workforce for the aerospace industry and to inspire good citizenship using the legacy of General Daniel Chappie James Jr.
Our Five Areas of Focus
1. Aviation Basics & Aerodynamics
2. Academic Excellence
3. Independent Thinking & decision making
4. Presentation & public speaking skills
5. Financial Life Skills
Educating Underprivileged Youth
Making The Learning Experience Fun
Our leadership team is Ambitious and able to deliver an inspiring experience with our 5 days camp in Pensacola, Florida. The youth walk away with an idea for a career choice.
What the youth experience
Listen to how this camp impacts the youth after experiencing it for the first time.
For Parents
See How this program change your child's perspective on life.
Life Changing Experience!
Students who have graduated from the program have gone forward to great things, including earning scholarships and awards to enter college. Others have gone directly into the workforce through apprenticeships. Many have also chosen the path of obtaining their pilot's license and even joining the military. Past students return to mentor new attendees. Many parents comment on this excellent program and how it has positively served their children.
donations
Levels of Donations
We are a Non Profit 501(c)3 organization where you can volunteer your Time, Talent & Treasure. We need your help introducing disadvantaged youth to STEM (science, technology, engineering & math). We use Aviation as our key teaching discipline. Look at the levels of donation amounts and make a choice today!
Thank You to Our 2022 Donors
We thank all of those who gave thus far this year. To see the full list of donors please click here!
Jasmine Fowlkes
It’s experiences like these that I know have had an impact on my career and success today. – Jasmine Fowlkes
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Avery Lockett
The Flight Academy is considered by me to be a keystone to my pilot aspirations. – Avery Lockett
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Benjamin Hammond
I liked my time at the academy because the group projects gave us a lot of time to talk. – Benjamin Hammond
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Catalina Ann Rios
Dear Family & Friends,I could not have completed my four years without the help of my family, friends, countless mentors, and most importantly my mother, Sara N. Rios. It was through her encouragement and guidance I now stand before you all as a First–Generation University Graduate. It has been my honor in laying down the pavement for other generations to…
Joseph Young
The Flight Academy has left a truly indelible mark on my life. – Joseph Young
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Journey Washingtonhigh
This program helps to solidify my love of science. – Journey Washingtonhigh
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Wendell Slater
Personally, that lesson in confidence was invaluable at the age of 13. – Wendell Slater
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Kendall Lee
I appreciate the flight camp for introducing me to the greatest HBCU. – Kendall Lee
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Isaiah Herring
I can truly say the Chappie James Flight Academy set me up for success in the aviation career field! Isaiah Herring
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Melea Griffin
This camp had an everlasting impact on my life. – Melea Griffin
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Precious Dixon
I was the quiet student that only spoke when I absolutely had to but by the end of the week-long camp, that had all changed. – Precious Dixon
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Bianca Evans
I am now better able to advocate for myself when the need arises. – Bianca Evans
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Adriannette L. Williams, Esq.
This program is imperative for students of color, as it could change the very trajectory of their life. – Adriannette L. Williams, Esq.
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Yolanda Washington
This organization is superbly well organized and does an excellent job of managing its resources and support received. – Yolanda Washington
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Mychal J. Martin
I have owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the academy staff and the example of General James. – Mychal J. Martin
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See What Our Youth Said
Directly from our participants and their parents, you get to see how our program affects them in the camp and in life.
Jasmine Fowlkes
It’s experiences like these that I know have had an impact on my career and success today. – Jasmine Fowlkes
Please, click the picture to read more…Joseph Young
The Flight Academy has left a truly indelible mark on my life. – Joseph Young
Please, click the picture to read more…Bianca Evans
I am now better able to advocate for myself when the need arises. – Bianca Evans
Please, click the picture to read more…Wendell Slater
Personally, that lesson in confidence was invaluable at the age of 13. – Wendell Slater
Please, click the picture to read more…Catalina Ann Rios
Dear Family & Friends,I could not have completed my four years without the help of my family, friends, countless mentors, and most importantly my mother, Sara N. Rios. It was through her encouragement and guidance I now stand before you all as a First–Generation University Graduate. It has been my honor in laying down the pavement for other generations to…
Avery Lockett
The Flight Academy is considered by me to be a keystone to my pilot aspirations. – Avery Lockett
Please, click the picture to read more…Mychal J. Martin
I have owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the academy staff and the example of General James. – Mychal J. Martin
Please, click the picture to read more…Precious Dixon
I was the quiet student that only spoke when I absolutely had to but by the end of the week-long camp, that had all changed. – Precious Dixon
Please, click the picture to read more…Isaiah Herring
I can truly say the Chappie James Flight Academy set me up for success in the aviation career field! Isaiah Herring
Please, click the picture to read more…Benjamin Hammond
I liked my time at the academy because the group projects gave us a lot of time to talk. – Benjamin Hammond
Please, click the picture to read more…Melea Griffin
This camp had an everlasting impact on my life. – Melea Griffin
Please, click the picture to read more…Kendall Lee
I appreciate the flight camp for introducing me to the greatest HBCU. – Kendall Lee
Please, click the picture to read more…Yolanda Washington
This organization is superbly well organized and does an excellent job of managing its resources and support received. – Yolanda Washington
Please, click the picture to read more…Journey Washingtonhigh
This program helps to solidify my love of science. – Journey Washingtonhigh
Please, click the picture to read more…Adriannette L. Williams, Esq.
This program is imperative for students of color, as it could change the very trajectory of their life. – Adriannette L. Williams, Esq.
Please, click the picture to read more…
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