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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Automatic Air Collision Avoidance System (Auto ACAS)
88th Air Base Wing
Video by Bryan S Ripple
July 19, 2018 | 6:48
Auto ACAS is designed to protect fighter pilots from mid-air collisions.

System Capabilities
• Does not interfere with air combat training, rejoins or close-in formation flight
• Adapts to quickly changing collision geometries from multiple threats
System Description
• F-16 initial integration uses modified Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI)
pods for aircraft-to-aircraft communication
• Aircraft fire control radar can also be used if ACMI data is not available
• If a collision avoidance maneuver is required, Auto ACAS takes control of the aircraft via its
digital flight control system
• Auto ACAS-equipped aircraft on a potential collision course with other aircraft select
three top avoidance maneuvers from nine possible options:
1) Maintain current maneuver
2) Bunt
3) Roll and pull to one of 7 different bank angles
• Maneuvers are selected based on aircraft state, collision geometry, and accepted pilot
“rules of the road”
For non-Auto ACAS equipped aircraft, the
system generates a track file from ACMI pod or radar data and the Auto ACAS equipped
aircraft alone will maneuver to avoid the threat aircraft
• System returns aircraft control to the pilot when flight paths are clear
Fielding and Performance
• Auto ACAS was successfully tested through 10 simulation events, 2 Test Pilot School Test
Management Projects in FY12 & FY13 and through a flight test conducted by the Air Force
Test Center in Summer 2014 More

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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

Contact us

 

 

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