My Nonprofit Reviews

I started with Teens-in-Flight when I was in high school and I’m not an instrument rated private pilot! I wouldn’t have made it as far as I have if it weren’t for this program and the support I’ve received!

My name is Colton Kent. I am 19 years old and by the age of 18 I had received my private pilots license because of Teens-in-Flight. Flying has always been a dream of mine and I never thought that I would be able to make it happen. I have been raised by my single mother and money has been a continuous issue over the years. I was introduced to the program in 2017 and quickly grew to love it. It is not only a flight training program, it is a mentor program as well. The Colonel and Ric will be there for their students any time you need them. I was able to get a reduced rate on my flight training because of my situation and was able to work super hard and study and pass my private pilots Check ride. this was huge for me because I never would have been able to afford it without the help of the program. I still speak to my fellow students, my flight instructors, and others who take part in the program. Teens-in-Flight has given me a head start in my career and made my wildest dreams into a reality that is so close I can almost touch it. I have met people that I never thought I would have the pleasure of meeting such as Lieutenant Colonel Michael Waltz, and Florida Senator Rick Scott. I was awarded a Light speed Zulu 3 headset at the annual Teens-in-Flight Gala party which brought tears to my eyes. A head set is a key ingredient to an aviation career and this program provided me with a top of the line head set. Thank you Teens-in-Flight!

Teens in flight has helped me to begin flying and I’m almost done with my private pilots license!