An Aviation Outreach to Youth Follows a Tuskegee Legacy

Legacy Flight Academy and Joint Base Charleston will host an event for young people this month.

Friday, February 04, 2022 at 10:15 AM ET

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The Hiram E. Mann Tuskegee Airmen, Incorporated Chapter and other Air Force members pose for a photo during the Accelerating the Legacy event, Feb. 19, 2021 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. [Courtesy: Joint Base Charleston]

Key Takeaways:

The Legacy Flight Academy (LFA), co-founded by Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin, is dedicated to mentoring and providing aviation opportunities, including STEM learning and flight experiences, to diverse youth.
Ruffin emphasizes the need for greater collaboration and recognition of efforts within the aviation community to expand opportunities, particularly for underrepresented groups, drawing inspiration from figures like Brig. Gen. Charles McGee.
LFA conducts extensive outreach, providing over 1,500 free orientation flights since 2015 and reaching more than 10,000 children annually through programs like "Passion, Attitude, Responsibility" and "Eyes Above the Horizon."
The academy, headquartered in Tuskegee, Alabama, plans significant events, including a launch event at Joint Base Charleston, to further its mission of honoring past legacies and developing future aviators.