501(c)3 nonprofit organization

To The Tailwinds Family:

I’m writing to share an exciting transformation at Tailwinds Flight Education. We have transitioned from a for-profit business to a nonprofit organization (501(c)3) and will now be known as the Tailwinds Academy of Aviation.

Our new mission focuses on providing career-oriented flight training to underserved and underprivileged students in the School District of Philadelphia, completely free of charge. This significant change allows us to:

•  Offer comprehensive, no-cost flight training to eligible Philadelphia students
• Remove financial barriers to aviation careers for underserved youth
• Partner with local schools to introduce students to aviation opportunities
• Invest in equipment and resources that directly benefit our community’s aspiring pilots

To our existing customers: While our primary focus has shifted, we remain committed to delivering the high-quality flight instruction you’ve come to expect. Your continued support and business will play a crucial role in funding our mission to make aviation careers accessible to Philadelphia’s youth at no cost to them.

To that end, we invite you to take the opportunity to make a tax deductible contribution to the Academy on our website: https://flytailwinds.com/donate/

We’re thrilled about this new chapter and the lasting impact we can make in our community. If you have questions about our transition or how you can support our mission, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for being part of the Tailwinds community and helping us open the skies to a new generation of pilots.

Sincerely,

Howard Cooper
Executive Director
Tailwinds Academy of Aviation

The Tailwinds Academy of Aviation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our EIN is 93-2010057