Academy
RED TAIL
OUR vision
To see a vibrant aviation industry with a well educated and trained workforce composed
of individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and cultures.
OUR inspiration
Red Tail Academy, Inc officially launched June 2020 as a 501(c)(3) in Kansas City with the mission to create opportunities to expose, educate and mentor underrepresented youth (ages 12-18) in the aviation field. Red Tail Academy was founded by local pilots and aviation enthusiasts who are passionate about helping youth overcome the many barriers into the world of aviation.
Red Tail Academy, Inc, is inspired from the Tuskegee Airmen.
THE FLIGHT PLAN
Provide a clear and achievable pathway for youth to accomplish their aviation goals in an affordable yet professional environment.
THE FUEL
With your support, Red Tail Academy can break barriers that prohibit underrepresented youth from taking flight in their life and career.
THE FLIGHT
The Red Tail Academy wants to help you achieve your dream of learning how to fly. We have pilots and flight instructors who are ready to help you accomplish your goal. The Redtail Academy provides flight training from private pilots all the way up to commercial and flight instructor ratings.
THE RUNWAY
Red Tail Academy will provide students access to aviation professionals, partner with local youth organizations enter and present aviation career path talks to students.
THE destination
Red Tail Academy will ensure that each student not only gets the attention they need to obtain a private pilot's license but also learn valuable life skills to be a confident professional.
Our Mission
OPENING UP THE GATE
As of 2019, less than 7% of U.S. airline flight crews are minorities. Many underrepresented youth do not see or believe opportunities in the aviation industry are open to them. There are a number of reasons why they lack vision: lack of access, no clear path to success, lack of funds and cultural barriers. Our strategy is to face these hurdles head-on with an effective plan that enables young people to see and master aviation opportunities.
OUR LOGO & Emblem
As of 2019, less than 7% of U.S. airline flight crews are minorities. Many underrepresented youth do not see or believe opportunities in the aviation industry are open to them. There are a number of reasons why they lack vision: lack of access, no clear path to success, lack of funds and cultural barriers. Our strategy is to face these hurdles head-on with an effective plan that enables young people to see and master aviation opportunities.
What Do They Mean?
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Our Emblem:
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The lowercase "a" stands for aviation, achievement, access, altitude and academy which is a core differentiator. It also represents youth.
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The Red Tail: The red color with the yellow tab derives from the Tuskegee Airmen plane who painted the tail of their planes red with yellow tabs. The shape of the tail comes from an Eagle's tail, which represents stability. The Eagle represents vision, leadership, confidence, overcoming any obstacle,
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The five red tail feathers represent the five phases of our program.
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Our Logo:
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The blue circle along with a star and white rectangle box pays ode to the Tuskegee Airmen airplane, which represents a group of professional African Americans breaking barriers in aviation.
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Our Colors:
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Red - Strength, passion, determination
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Blue - Sky, confidence, stability
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