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

 

Videos from DVIDShub.net

The Black Phoenix Project
96th Test Wing
Video by Matthew Veasley
May 13, 2024 | 1:56
Title: USAF researchers design, build, fly autonomous aircraft in 24 hours

Location: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Date: 1 MAY 2024

Run Time: 01m:56s; Q1: USAF Col. Dustin Thomas- 0m:07s, Q2: Lt. Col. Peter Dyrud-0m:16s
Q3: Mohammad Adib-1m:03s,

Unit: 96th Test Wing, 413th Flight Test Squadron, AFWERX and the CSAF

Description: A group of officers and innovators, known as Black Phoenix, design, create, build,
and fly an unmanned aerial system within 24 hours. The officers began the project as part of
their Blue Horizons fellowship. Blue Horizons is an Air Force Center for Strategy and Technology
mission that is part think-tank, part incubator that promotes unconventional thinking and
processes to Air Force problems with strategic impact.

U.S. Air Force imagery by Matthew Veasley, 96th Test Wing Public Affairs 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