named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Chapter Network
Local hubs across the United States that provide education, fellowship, and flight training opportunities, organize community events, support youth programs, and host fly-ins.
Operation Skyhook
A signature national fly-in event featuring a fly-in competition, aircraft static displays, FAA seminars, and youth airplane rides, typically held in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Summer Flight Academy
A premier training experience for youth ages 15–19, hosted each July at Houston Southwest Airport (KAXH), Houston, TX, focusing on flight training, education, and mentorship.
activities · 6 clusters
what they do
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Aviation Fly-In & Community Events 6 activities
- Annual Fly-In Events and CompetitionsHosts an annual "Skyhook Fly-In" event, also known as "Operation Skyhook," which includes a National Fly-In Competition, aircraft static displays, FAA seminars, youth airplane rides, and awards.
- Annual National Fly-In EventsHosts major annual fly-in events including the "Skyhook Fly-In" and "Operation Skyhook," featuring aircraft displays, FAA seminars, youth airplane rides, awards, and national competitions, primarily held in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and other rotating locations.
- Annual National Fly-In EventsHosts major annual fly-in events including the "Skyhook Fly-In" and "Operation Skyhook" at Grider Field Airport in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, featuring aircraft displays, FAA seminars, youth airplane rides, competitions, and awards.
- Community Outreach and Aviation EventsOrganizes and hosts various aviation events, including the annual "Skyhook Fly-In" (Operation Skyhook) with national competitions, static displays, FAA seminars, and youth airplane rides, as well as local chapter fly-ins and community outreach programs.
- Local Chapter-Led Aviation Events and OutreachOrganizes community outreach programs, local fly-ins, and aviation events through a network of local chapters to promote aviation access and engagement across diverse communities.
- Local Chapter-Led Fly-Ins and OutreachOrganizes community outreach programs, local fly-ins, and aviation events through a network of local chapters across the country.
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Youth Aviation Training & Flight Experience 6 activities
- Summer Flight Academy for YouthOperates a selective summer flight training program for youth ages 15–19 at Houston Southwest Airport (KAXH) each July, providing hands-on flight training, education, and mentorship.
- Summer Flight Academy for YouthOperates a selective Summer Flight Academy each July at Houston Southwest Airport (KAXH) in Houston, TX, providing flight training and hands-on aviation experiences for youth ages 15–19 through structured programming and mentorship.
- Youth Flight Training and MentorshipProvides flight training, education, and mentorship to youth, including a selective Summer Flight Academy for teens, through hands-on experiences and local chapter programs.
- Youth Flight Training and MentorshipProvides flight training, education, and mentorship to youth, including a selective Summer Flight Academy for teens, through hands-on experiences and local chapter programs.
- Youth Flight Training and Mentorship ProgramsProvides flight training, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities for youth through local chapters and national initiatives, focusing on education and career development in aviation.
- Youth Flight Training and Mentorship ProgramsProvides flight training, scholarships, mentorship, and educational opportunities to youth through local chapters and national initiatives, emphasizing community engagement and career development in aviation.
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Regular Governance and Member Meetings 5 activities
- Annual Board of Directors MeetingsHolds annual board meetings each January over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, with future meetings scheduled through 2033 in various locations including California, North Carolina, Atlanta, and Houston.
- Annual Board of Directors MeetingsHosts an Annual Board of Directors Meeting each January over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, with future meetings scheduled through 2032 in various U.S. locations including California, North Carolina, Atlanta, and New Orleans.
- Annual General Membership MeetingsHolds annual general membership meetings every August at rotating locations across the U.S., including upcoming events in Rhode Island, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
- Organizational MeetingsHolds regular Annual Board of Directors Meetings and Annual General Membership Meetings at various rotating locations across the United States.
- Organizational MeetingsHolds regular Board of Directors meetings and Annual General Membership Meetings at various rotating locations across the United States.
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Aviation Career Access & Diversity Programs 4 activities
- Advocacy for Diversity in AviationWorks to broaden access to aviation careers and promote diversity and inclusion within the aviation industry through organizational initiatives and public engagement.
- Advocacy for Diversity in AviationWorks to broaden access to aviation careers and increase representation of underrepresented groups in the aviation industry through systemic outreach and inclusion initiatives.
- Advocacy for Diversity in AviationWorks to broaden access to aviation careers and promote diversity within the aviation industry.
- Advocacy for Diversity in AviationWorks to broaden access to aviation careers and promote diversity within the aviation industry.
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Community Resource Referral & Navigation 1 activity
- Community Outreach ProgramsOrganizes community outreach programs through its local chapters to engage with and support the broader community.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Annual General Membership MeetingsHosts an Annual General Membership Meeting every August at rotating locations across the U.S., including upcoming events in Rhode Island, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., through 2033.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$384K
Contributions & grants$383K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$410K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$555K
Cash$555K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$555K
Liquid reserves16.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -34.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 1
- AARON DANIELS — CHAIR OF BOARD
relationships · 23
who they work with
- Arkansas Thunderbirds Partner — Chapter located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
- Atlanta Raptors Partner — Chapter located in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
- Baton Rouge Red Stick Aviators Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Bronze Eagles of Texas Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Texas
- California Redtails Partner — Chapter located in California, including Bakersfield, Compton, Fullerton, Orange County, Long Beach, Van Nuys, and Whiteman Airport
- Dr. Albert E. Forsythe Chapter Partner — Chapter located at Old Bridge Airport, Englishtown, New Jersey
- Enterprise Car Rental Partner — Recommends car rental services for event attendees.
- Flight Officer Connie Nappier Jr. Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Eastern Connecticut (Norwich)
- Gilbert A. Cargill Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Detroit, Michigan
- Golden Hawks of Tuskegee Partner — Chapter located in Tuskegee, Alabama
- Hampton Roads Cardinals Partner — Chapter located in Virginia
- Holiday Inn Express Pine Bluff Partner — Arranges hotel accommodations for event attendees.
- Janet W. Bragg Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Arizona
- Kansas City Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Kansas City, Missouri
- Lewis Lynch Chapter Partner — Chapter located in St. Louis, Missouri
- New Orleans Golden Eagles Chapter Partner — Chapter located in New Orleans, Louisiana
- Red-Tailed Hawks Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Washington State
- Roscoe Draper Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Scenic City Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Chattanooga, Tennessee
- South Florida Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Miami & Tampa, Florida
- The Black Pilots Association of Rhode Island Partner — Host Chapter for the August 2026 General Membership Meeting.
- Wichita Jayhawks Chapter Partner — Chapter located in Wichita, Kansas
- bpauat.site Partner — Hosts preview pages for BPA programs including Operation Skyhook and Summer Flight Academy.