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Les
Morris BPA 2011
For several years the BPA Summer Flight Academy ( SFA
) has excited young people about flying and their potential as a participant in
the aviation field. Furthermore, the
The
The following account is from the journal of our dedicated SFA Director Les Morris:
I arrived on Saturday, July 2, to prepare for the 7th
Tuesday morning I met with Fred Lewis at the Greystone Apartments, my home for the next 20 days. We rented a U-haul truck to move the supplies and equipment from our storage area, James Millers hangar, to the Greystone. Other Bronze Eagles pitched in and we completed the move in three hours. The remainder of the day was spent unpacking and organizing the supplies.
Wednesday, Rhonda Lyons, Deputy Director, arrived. She immediately got active shopping for additional sheets, pillows, blankets, etc. Meanwhile rooms had to be prepared for the instructors that would arrive in the next few days and students that would arrive on Saturday. By Friday everything is ready for the Students arrival and the staff met for dinner and the final planning meeting.
Saturday morning the Bronze Eagles met the arriving students and by 3 pm all but one student had arrived. At 4pm a briefing was held with the entire staff including flight instructors. This year Corey Sheppard, Corey Niter, Veronica Harris, Earl McGuire, Pascal Alexander, Marvin Smith and Derek Donovan served as flight instructors. Bob Griffin, Anthony Hall, Marvin Smith, Myra Walker and Danny Perkins served as ground instructors. Fred Lewis and Hubert Looney were the Transportation Specialists and Rhonda Lyons served the dual role as ground instructor and Deputy Director.
Saturday evening the students received a two hour briefing on what was planned and expected for the next two weeks.
Sunday morning everyone met at
Then the students, with their instructors, began to learn how to preflight an
aircraft. Aircraft were provided by James Miller of Brazos Avionics, Mike King
of King Aviation and Gary Ryan of Windsock Aviation. After the preflights were completed everyone was invited to Anthony Halls hangar for hamburgers and hot dogs. The students then
returned to the Greystone Apartments for dinner and
to prepare for Monday.
Monday morning we began the routine that would be followed for the next two
weeks. Half of the students were taken to the airport for flight instruction
and the other half went to ground school at TSU. At the airport, while the
students were waiting to fly, they received instruction on aircraft systems,
traffic patterns, communications and flight maneuvers. At TSU the students
received instruction on aerodynamics, ATC procedures and communications,
Friday night the students went to the movies On Saturday they assisted with
the Bronze Eagles charity flights, and then visited the
Before we realized it the second week had come to an end. A graduation was held on Friday afternoon and everyone prepared to depart on Saturday.
In addition to all of the staff contributing their time and money to make the SFA a successful event, the following contributions were made by others.
Jeppesen contributed 10 flight kits through Eric Williams.
TSU contributed the accommodations at the Greystone Apartments, meals for the students and staff, a 16 passenger van for transportation, class rooms and a great staff to make sure everything went smoothly.
Bill King provided fuel at no charge for the entire two weeks, a class room at the airport and the airport staff that was ready to meet all of our requests and requirements.
Tony and Carolynn of the Airport Store provided maps and other equipment with great service.
Doug Smoots serviced the aircraft on a moments notice and as previously mentioned James Miller, Mike King and Gary Ryan providing the aircraft at reasonable rates.
We would like for you to meet this years SFA participants.
SFA Student Interviews 2005
ANDREW GORDAN
Age: 16
City, State:
School:
Grade: 11th
Sponsor: Anthony Hall, Bronze Eagles of
Why did you come to the BPA SFA?
Andrew attended the
Future Goals:
During high school, Andrew plans to continue flying and to focus on Automotive
Technology. In college he wants to major in Aeronautical Engineering with
the goals to become a NASA pilot/ astronaut or to become a corporate airline
pilot.
RICARDO ASTILLERO II
Age: 15
City, State:
School:
Grade: 11th
Sponsor: Derek Grier, Roscoe Draper Chapter
Why did you come to the BPA SFA?
Ricardo attended the
Future Goals:
Ricardo plans to complete all of his flight ratings while in high school.
Following high school he plans to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
of Florida Tech to major in Aeronautical Science. Ultimately he plans to
achieve his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot.
MILTON ARNUM JR.
Name: Milton Arnum Jr.
Age: 15
City, State:
School:
Grade: 10th
Sponsor: Milton & Sheila Arnold
Why did you come to the BPA SFA?
Future Goals:
While in high school,
JOSHUA EDWARDS
Age: 16
City, State:
School:
Grade: 11th
Sponsor: Kevin Sanders, Bronze Eagles of
Why did you come to the BPA SFA?
Joshua attended the
Future Goals:
Joshua plans to attend
TROY PITTMAN
Age: 16
City, State:
School:
Grade: 12th
Sponsor: Joseph Holt, Albert E. Forsythe Chapter
Why did you come to the BPA SFA?
Future Goals:
As a member of the local Civil Air Patrol,
BRYANT LEWIS
Age: 16
City, State:
School:
Sponsor: Palmer Sullins Jr.,
Why did you come to the BPA SFA?
Bryant attended the
Future Goals:
Bryant plans to continue to complete all of his flight ratings while in
high school. Post high school he plans to attend one of the following
universities:
CHRISTOPHER FARRELL
Age: 17
City, State:
School: Florida Institute of Technology
Grade: Freshman (1st year college)
Sponsor: Derek Grier, Roscoe Draper Chapter
Why did you come to the BPA SFA?
Chris attended the
Future Goals:
Chris is majoring in Aeronautical Science at Florida Institute of
Technology with a concentration in Flight. He will obtain all of his
flight ratings. After college he plans to pursue a career as a corporate
airline pilot.
MICHAEL BAPTISTE II
Age: 18
City, State:
School:
Grade: Freshman (1st year college)
Sponsor: Palmer Sullins Jr., New Orleans Golden Eagles
Why did you come to the
Michael attended the
Future Goals:
At the
MATTHEW PANTON
Age: 15
City, State:
School:
Grade: 10th
Sponsor: Derek Grier, Roscoe Draper Chapter
Why did you come to the
Being a flight simulator fanatic, Matthew discovered the SFA and decided that
he wanted to learn to fly.
Future Goals:
While in high school, Matthew plans to continue his flight training and obtain
all of his ratings. He plans to attend
MARK BENTON II
Age: 17
City, State:
School:
Grade: 12th
Sponsor:
Why did you come to the
Mark attended the Academy because he wants to become a pilot.
Future Goals:
Mark plans to attend an HBCU (
JAMES MOORE
Age: 15
City, State:
School:
Grade: 10th
Sponsor:
Why did you come to the
James attended the
Future Goals:
James does not plan to continue flight training however, he values his flight
experience and post high school plans to attend the
TAJSHEENA CURTIS
Age: 15
City, State:
School:
Grade: 10th
Sponsor: Mr. & Mrs. Curtis
Why did you come to the
Tajsheena attended the
Future Goals:
While in high school, Tajsheena plans to work towards
a solid 4.0 grade point average. Following high school she plans to attend
JEREMY JENKINS
Age: 15
City, State:
School:
Grade: 10th
Sponsor: Anthony Hall Jr., Bronze Eagles of
Why did you come to the
Since the age of 5, Jeremy has wanted to become a pilot. The SFA was
here to place him one step closer to his
childhood dream.
Future Goals:
Prior to completing high school, Jeremy plans to obtain his airframe and powerplant (A & P) license. Jeremy aspires to be
accepted into the US Naval Academy following high school. He plans to
major in Computer Science/ Electronics. Following his naval aviation
career, he plans to fly jets in the corporate aviation industry.
DANIEL BENAVIDEZ
Age: 18
City, State:
School:
Grade: 12th
Sponsor: Anthony Hall Jr., Bronze Eagles of
Why did you come to the
Daniel attended the
Future goals:
Following high school, Daniel plans to attend college and join ROTC on a
scholarship. Following this he plans to join the US Navy as a naval
aviator, retire and join the ranks of the commercial aviators.
WILLIAM HARKINS
Age: 16
City, State:
School:
Grade: 11th
Sponsor: Gene Stanley, John W. Green Jr. Chapter
Why did you come to the
Being a member of JROTC, William wanted to learn to fly and was referred to
the
Future Goals:
As a member of JROTC (Flight Commander 2LT) in High School, William plans to
get his private pilots license prior to graduation. Following graduation,
he plans to attend one of the following:
AVERY FOOTE
Age: 17
City, State:
School:
Grade: 12th
Sponsor: Joseph Holt, Albert E. Forsythe Chapter
Why did you come to the
Avery attended the
Future Goals:
While in high school, Avery plans to complete his pilots
license and to continue serving with the Civil Air Patrol. In college he
plans to major in Mathematics and Aerospace Engineering while being a member of
the Air Force ROTC. Following college he plans to go into the Air Force
and desires to become a test pilot. While Avery plans to become a
professional pilot, he still states that he is leaving his options open.
For a printable application 2011 Summer Flight Academy Application
For a printable brochure 2011 Summer Flight Academy Brochure