Flight Club 502

Flight Club 502 is a youth aviation nonprofit in the United States. It was established in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) organization. Through aviation, it builds STEM skills, leadership, entrepreneurship, decision-making and patriotism in young people.

The club provides adult mentors and hands-on programs. These include flight training, aircraft building, and youth-led projects in business and technology. The aim is to nurture future aviators, entrepreneurs and leaders.

Its STEM program uses real-world flight experience to teach science, technology, engineering and math. The decision-making program uses flight training scenarios that call for quick, informed choices. The leadership program builds confidence through mentorship, team challenges and community service. The entrepreneurship program teaches business skills through youth-led ventures and project management. The patriotism program builds respect for the nation's heritage through aviation history and service.

Young people from 13 to 21 years old can join as members. No earlier experience is needed. Younger children, or anyone who only wants a single experience, can join the Junior Flight Club. It runs camps and experiences that give a taste of aviation. The club also holds regular events, such as ground school sessions for members and pilot talks.

The club says it welcomes volunteers, especially aerospace and business professionals and people with leadership skills. It also takes donations. It says all of every tax-deductible gift goes to the youth, through scholarships, reduced cost flight training and community events. The club runs raffles and sends out a newsletter with news and events.

Services

• Youth flight training
• Aircraft building programs
• STEM education
• Leadership development
• Entrepreneurship programs
• Junior Flight Club camps
• Scholarships