Resources for Youth Interested in Flight Training and Pilot Careers
- Young Eagles. Free flights for ages 8-17: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/free-ye-flights
- Civil Air Patrol. Up to five free glider and five free airplane flights for cadets ages 12-18: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/cadet-flying
- Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academies. Free, week-long summer programs supported by the Federal Aviation Administration: https://www.faa.gov/education/ace_academy
- Women in Aviation, International, Girls in Aviation Day: https://www.wai.org/giad
- Sisters of the Skies – Girls Rock Wings (GRoW). Free flights for girls of color between the ages of 10-18: https://sistersoftheskies.org/outreach
- Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) — Over seven levels of outreach and workforce development: https://www.modelaircraft.org/membership-options/youth
- OBAP – Lt. Col Luke Weathers Solo Flight Academy. Two weeks of free flight instruction for students ages 16-19: https://obap.org/solo-flight-academy
- Red Tail Flight Academy. Completely free flight training in Tuskegee, Alabama: https://www.flywithredtail.org/
- Tuskegee Next. Offering multiple programs around the country for flight training, life skills, and educational assistance: https://www.tuskegeenext.org/
- National Flight Academy. STEM education aboard the world’s largest simulated aircraft carrier. An experience for rising 7-12th graders: https://obap.org/national-flight-academy
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Education Programs: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/knowledge/aviation-education-programs
- AOPA Learn to Fly (For all ages): https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/learn-to-fly
- AOPA High School: https://youcanfly.aopa.org/high-school
- Academy of Model Aeronautics – Youth (Model aircraft help teach about full-scale ones. Plus, they’re fun!): https://www.modelaircraft.org/membership-options/youth
Resources for Adults Speaking to Youth about Aviation Careers
- Handout with Ideas on Presenting to Youth: Aviation Career Presentations for Kids