STRATEGIC PARTNERS

AHFA partners with multiple organizations who share similar missions to empower and engage youth in aviation. A complete list of our partners include:

AHFA

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be at least 16 years old by 1 June of the flight training year.
  • Be enrolled in high school* or homeschool during the flight training year.
  • Be a US citizen **
  • Have no more than 5 powered flight hours 
  • 3.0 current Grade Point Average either with an unofficial GPA Transcript or a registrar/counselor verifiable memorandum.

Notes: 

  • No flight or aviation experience necessary (we teach you to fly!)  
  • No commitment or obligation to the Air Force  
  • *USAFA & AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
  • **Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

 

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46th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion
502nd Air Base Wing
Video by Sean Schroeder
March 29, 2019 | 6:26
The 560th Flying Training Squadron hosted the 46th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion with events on March 28 and 29 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. It is an annual event that honors Air Force pilots and aircrew who were prisoners of war (POW) during the Vietnam War.

This footage highlights the Freedom Flight (March 28th) and the Wreath Laying Ceremony (March 29th).

Footage timeline:

:00 to :28 Pre-flight briefing for Freedom Flight (March 28, 2019)

:29 to 2:24 Preparation, takeoff, and Freedom Flight (March 28, 2019)

2:25 to 4:30 Landing and reception

4:31 to end: Wreath Laying Ceremony (March 29, 2019)



-Aerial videography by SSgt Matthew Hester, 3rd Audiovisual Squadron, JBSA-Lackland, TX.
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AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical University, CA 
  • California Baptist University, CA 
  • Marion Military Institute, AL 
  • Oklahoma State University, OK  
  • South Dakota State University, SD 
  • Troy University, AL
  • Schreiner University, TX
  • University of Texas San Antonio, TX
  • Tennesse State University, TN

*To learn how to become one of our training locations please email: 

Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE* 

  • Up to 12-15 flight hours 
  • Housing and meals during training 
  • Transportation to/from training location 
  • Classroom training (ground school) 
  • Flight simulator training 
  • All training is provided by FAA Certified Flight Instructors 
  • Access to university recreation facilities 
  • Mentorship from Air Force aviators  

*All items funded by USAF except:

  • FAA Class III Med Certificate
  • Luggage during travel
  • Personal driving to/from university assigned session

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                                                              Please direct program questions to: Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil