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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Army slings historic Iowa ANG F-80 to Sioux City for restoration
185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard
Video by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot
Sept. 16, 2022 | 5:47
B roll video shows an Iowa Army National Guard helicopter from Davenport, Iowa delivering an historic F-80 fighter jet to the Air National Guard paint facility in Sioux City, Iowa where the jet will be repainted.

The 1950’s era aircraft was on display at Camp Dodge and has the markings of the 174th Fighter Intercepter Squadron that was the predecessor to the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City.

The Army CH-47 Chinook from B/171 Aviation Regiment is assigned to the Iowa National Guard. The Iowa Guard Soldiers delivered the jet to Sioux City where it made a gentle landing in front of the Air National Guard paint facility that is co-located with the 185th ARW.

The 1st generation fighter jet was assigned to the Iowa Air Guard during the 1950’s. The squadron was assigned the F-80 after the 174th returned to Sioux City following their activation in 1951.

During the flight to Sioux City this week the F-80 was in the capable hands of CH-47 Flight Engineer Staff Sgt. Jesse Ayala. Ayala said sling loading the aircraft to Sioux City allows them to practice important aircraft recovery methods.

He said that moving the F-80 allows his team to get aircraft sling load experience while moving at a safe pace.

After being painted, the aircraft will be placed back on static display at Camp Dodge were it will serve to educate visitors about the history of the Iowa National Guard.

Lower Thirds: Staff Sgt. Jesse Ayala CH-47 Flight Engineer B/171 Aviation Regiment 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

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