Summer ACE Academy Program

Overview

Come to the OBAP/TAI (currently OBAP/Wooddale) ACE Academy and enjoy the summer as you fly high and learn about an exciting field that might change your career goals. NOTE: The Memphis Chapter-TAI Summer ACE Academy application can be used to apply for the OBAP/Wooodale ACE Academy.

Guided tours of our rich aviation community include visits to FedEx Express, Delta Airlines, Pinnacle Airlines DBA Delta Connection, Memphis International Airport, Control Tower, The Memphis Air Traffic Control Center, Memphis Area Schools, Training Facilities, etc.

Classroom, flight instructions, and seminars are given by FAA certified flight instructors and/or airline pilots.

Purpose

ACE stands for AVIATION CAREERS EDUCATION. The purpose of the academy is to expose young people to the exciting opportunities awaiting them in the field of aviation.While most emphasis is placed on Commercial Aviation, these teenagers are also exposed to other related fields such as Airport Administration, Aviation Medicine, and Space Science.The original “ACE Camp” Academy was established by the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration for the purpose of establishing an aviation knowledge base among a segment of America's promising youth who may not have ready access to such information.

The Academy is a unique, one of a kind, five day aviation indoctrination program for a selected group of motivated youngsters. The academy is usually scheduled in June. Applications forms are available online (scroll down) and specific details of the events are mailed or communicated to applicants after the application deadline of May 15th.

Sponsors

Such an ambitious program as described above can’t be accomplished without a cost. Due to government budget limits at the FAA, this program is now sponsored by the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), FedEx, Memphis Chapter of Tuskegee Airman International, and the Tennessee Air National Guard. Financial support and donations from companies, organizations and individuals can be regarded as long term investments in our youth. Applications are available online below under Summer ACE Academy Application. Send completed application to address at bottom of screen.

You can also help support this cause and many other projects sponsored by Memphis Chapter-TAI by joining the organization. To find out more about joining the Memphis Chapter, scroll to the top of this web page and click on "News" then click on "Information and Membership Applications".    Our EMAIL address is taimem@aol.com.

Registration

Academy Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Admission: Competitive, based upon student and parent responses, overall conduct, and attitude.

Age Range: 14-18 years

Slots available: 10-25 variable each year

Cost: Zero !!!! to selected youth for the entire week

Application deadline: May 15th of each year

Parents and Guardians, plan ahead to reserve a slot for your child or children.

Sample Program Highlights

  • Discussions with Aviation Professionals.
  • Tour of Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center/Airport Tower.
  • Flight in a light aircraft.
  • Tour of Tennessee Air National Guard.
  • Tour of FedEx Flight Training Facility / Flight Simulators / Aircraft.
  • Tour of other selected Memphis Area Schools, Training Facilities, etc.
  • Overnight Trip to U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. (Chaperons are provided)

Application

Memphis Chapter-TAI Summer ACE Academy Application

Mail your completed application to:

Memphis Chapter - TAI
ATTN: Summer ACE Academy
P.O. Box 381886
Germantown, TN 38183-1886

Brochure

Memphis Chapter-TAI Summer ACE Academy Brochure(Adobe PDF format)

Locations and Dates

Academy #1

The Memphis Summer ACE Academy #1 will be held June 20-24, 2011 (tentative)

Academy #2

The Memphis Summer ACE Academy #2 will be held July 18-22, 2011 (tentative)