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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Air Force Wounded Warrior Program – Cycling Time Trials
Nellis Air Force Base
Video by Senior Airman Aaron Hauser
April 10, 2014 | 1:34
The Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials, which were held this year from April 7th through the 11th, identifies athletes that will compete in the Wounded Warrior Games against other military branches in Colorado Springs, Colorado September 28th to October 4th, 2014. On April 9th, 2014, at the 820th RED HORSE Compound the Cycling Time Trials where participants competed for a spot on the Air Force Wounded Warrior team for the 2014 Wounded Warrior Games.

(00:00:15) A close up on the starting line for the Air Force Wounded Warrior cycling time trials.

(00:00:19) A medium shot of an Air Force Wounded Warrior (left) and an Army Wounded Warrior (right) waiting at the starting line for the male Air Force Wounded Warrior time trials to begin.

(00:00:25) Wide shot of the race’s commentator counting down as the male Wounded Warriors begin their Air Force Wounded Warrior cycling time trials at the 820th RED HORSE compound.

(00:00:39) Medium shot with pan as three Wounded Warriors complete a lap during the female Air Force Wounded Warrior cycling time trials.

(00:00:46) Wide shot of Jen Kyseth, an Air Force Wounded Warrior, completing a lap during the female Air Force Wounded Warrior cycling time trials.

(00:00:57) Wide shot of a Wounded Warrior on a recumbent cycle pedaling towards the finish line during the male Air Force Wounded Warrior cycling time trials.

(00:01:01) Close up shot of the banners waving as Army Wounded Warrior Kimberly Lamberton finishes her last lap during the female Air Force Wounded Warrior cycling time trials.

(00:01:06) Extreme wide shot of a Wounded Warrior racing in the distance during the Air Force Wounded Warrior Cycling Time Trials.

(00:01:10) Medium shot of Ramina Oraha crossing the finish line completing her last lap during the Air Force Wounded Warrior female cycling time trials.

(00:01:23) Medium shot of Army Wounded Warrior David White racing against the clock during the male Air Force Wounded Warrior cycling time trials.

(00:01:29) Tilt down from the finish line to a female cyclist as she completes a lap during the Air Force Wounded Warrior female cycling time trials.

(00:01:35) Medium shot of Army Wounded Warrior David White as he completes a lap during the Air Force Wounded Warrior cycling time trials.
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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