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About Us
Between 1942 and 1945, the U.S. Army Air Corps trained 996 Tuskegee Airmen. Founded in 2016, the goal of RTSF/RTFA is to train a minimum of 997 African American pilots and 300 African American Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) technicians.
An aviation career is a gateway to the world. The aviation industry will create opportunities in under-resourced communities and effect positive change that will impact generations to come. At RTFA we focus on four main pillars to prepare our scholars for success: Fly, Maintain, Lead, and Mentor. With your help, RTSF can achieve our goals and ensure that the Tuskegee Airmen are not just an important piece of our history, but an integral part of our future.
Inspired from the Tuskegee Airmen.
Lieutenant Colonel
Richard Peace
Lieutenant Colonel Rich Peace is an F-16C+ Instructor Pilot currently based in Montgomery, AL, as a member of the Alabama Air National Guard. In addition to his military service, Lt. Col. Peace is a 757/767 Pilot and Instructor for Delta Air Lines (Atlanta, GA) and owner of Peace Development Groups, LLC.
Brigadier General (Ret.)
Will Sparrow
Brigadier General William Sparrow served as the Assistant Adjutant General-Air and Air Component Commander, Joint Force Headquarters, Montgomery, Alabama. In this position, he commanded all units of the Alabama Air National Guard and served as the key advisor to the Adjutant General of Alabama on all matters relating to the air mission.
Treasurer
Hammond Cobb
Hammond Cobb is a businessman and CPA in Montgomery, AL. He serves as the President of the Henry Hammond Cobb Jr Foundation, investing in future leaders through grants, and by building software tools for non-profits and communities to utilize in building social infrastructure. Mr. Cobb serves on several non-profit boards in the Montgomery area. He is also involved in helping businesses make strategic philanthropic investments in the community in partnership with various media outlets.
Our Board And Advisory Council
Our board is comprised of experts with decades of experience as both military and civilian pilots, maintenance, and avionics technicians. We are highly qualified to provide guidance and mentorship to aspiring pilots and other positions in the aviation industry. We also have close ties to the local flying communities throughout the southeast. Other members of RTSF Board are experts in fundraising, grant writing, and possess years of experience working for and with local and federal government agencies.
Become a Student
The Red Tail Flight Academy is searching for passionate and motivated students.
Interested in aviation?
Join the Red Tail Flight Academy family to:
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Obtain the pilot certificates necessary to meet their goals
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Demonstrate skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, discipline, and perseverance
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Become part of the professional aviation community
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Build a better understanding of what is possible
The Red Tail Scholarship Program
To find qualified, motivated students who demonstrate all of the values that the original Tuskegee Airmen embodied and give them the tools necessary to succeed in the field.
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Our Young Heroes
Success Stories Of Our Students
Ayinde Chism
Ayinde Chism was born in San Francisco, California where his interest in aviation and engineering developed.At a young age, Ayinde was always interested in how things worked, often taking apart his toys and putting them back together
Respect
Excellence
Discipline
More Stories To Read
Learn more about Red Tail Champions and read their experiences and lessons learned with our family
Red Tail Academy build our future Elites.
Let’s Talk About Numbers
84857
Hours Flown
56
Private Pilot Certificates
15
Instrument Ratings
22
Commercial Certificates
18
Certified Flight Instructors
10
CFII
6
Multi Engine Rating
6
Multi Engine Instrument
2
Rotary Wing
2
Certified Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic
1
Inspector Authorization Rating
5
Airline Transport Pilots
The Current Numbers are as of Feb 2025.
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Red Tail Scholarship Foundation
Mission
The mission of the Red Tail Scholarship Foundation (RTSF) is to seek, identify, and develop qualified, motivated students who demonstrate the values the original Tuskegee Airmen embodied, and provide them the tools necessary to succeed in the aviation career field. RTSF provides financial assistance to African American, underrepresented, and disadvantaged students to learn to fly and maintain airplanes at the Red Tail Flight Academy (RTFA).
“Red Tail Flight Academy (RTFA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit subsidiary of RTSF”
