Flight Academy
Aviation and workforce pathways for Detroit's next generation of pilots, mechanics, and drone operators.
Built on a Legacy of Excellence
The Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum created the Flight Academy to do what the Airmen did in 1941 — open doors that were closed, train those who were overlooked, and prove that excellence has no race. Our programs connect the story of the Red Tails to the runway, the hangar, and the classroom.
Preparing Detroit youth for FAA certificates, aviation careers, and college pathways.
2016
Year Founded
2,000+
Students Served
3
Career Pathways
Career Pathways
Three programs designed to take students from curiosity to credential.
Ground School
Aviation fundamentals, weather, navigation, aerodynamics, and FAA regulations for students preparing for a pilot knowledge test and beyond.
Aviation Maintenance Program
Technical training focused on aircraft systems, maintenance practices, safety procedures, and aviation careers.
Drone Certification Prep (Part 107)
Preparing students for the FAA Part 107 exam through drone operations, airspace rules, safety procedures, and remote pilot career pathways.
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Family FAQs →“I flew 409 combat missions. I had to learn how to do it, and I had to learn to be better than anyone else.”
— Col. Charles McGee