Executive Summary

Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay, Inc. (iACT) is reshaping what’s possible for the next generation of dreamers, builders, and aviators. Founded to remove barriers that keep underserved youth from reaching the skies, iACT has become a nationally recognized model for aviation, STEM, and entrepreneurship education. Through Flight Plan 2030, we’re on a mission to empower one million young people, veterans, and community members worldwide to pursue meaningful careers in aviation, aerospace, and entrepreneurship—merging education, innovation, and legacy to transform lives.

Since 2020, Infinity Aero Club has reached over 200,000 individuals, including 32,000 youth in 2024 alone, through discovery flights, drone operations, aircraft, and drone simulator training. Our students have earned 497 FAA TRUST drone certificates, 5 FAA Part 107 commercial drone licenses, and completed over 1,200 flight and training experiences—proof that the next generation of pilots, engineers, and entrepreneurs is already taking flight. Each milestone represents confidence, courage, and opportunity, showing that with the right support, today’s youth can soar beyond limitation.

At the heart of this effort is the Red Tail Roost Flying Aviation Tribute: Hidden Treasures Tour—a traveling flying museum and STEM lab honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and a century of aviation pioneers. This national tribute carries a special dedication to Lt. Col. George Hardy (1925–2025), one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, who passed away in September 2025 after a lifetime of service, courage, and mentorship. His remarkable story of perseverance continues to inspire generations to break barriers and pursue excellence.

Launching in Fourth Quarter 2025, the restored Cessna 172B “Flying Classroom”, painted in Lt. Col. Hardy’s iconic P-51 Mustang Red Tail scheme, will bring aviation history, innovation, and inspiration directly to underserved communities across America and the Caribbean. Proceeds from this campaign support aircraft restoration, youth scholarships, and workforce training—creating hands-on opportunities that connect the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen to the future of flight.

Goal: Secure funding for the Red Tail Roost Flying Aviation Tribute: Hidden Treasures Tour Outreach Initiative

Delivering Dreams

Aviation and STEM scholarships for underserved youth include:

Aviation and STEM education
Aircraft restoration and manufacturing
STEM careers and workforce training programs

The Flying Aviation Tribute: Campaign Funding $200,000

The Flying Aviation Tribute is the only traveling STEM outreach program that brings 100 years of aviation pioneers to underserved communities worldwide.

$111,000: Youth Aircraft Factory "Spirit of Tampa Bay" Build It, Learn It, and Fly It Program!
- Zenith 750 Cruzer Kit includes: engine + prop + airframe + fininising + folding wings + long range tanks - $70,893
- FWF package + paint + upholstery + avionics - $40,000
$20,000: Tour digital & media marketing and planning logistics for one season of flight operations
$69,000: Cessna 172B Aircraft Restoration
- Paint & Labor - $22,000
- Upholstery, Interior & Labor - $17,000
- Avionics & Labor - $30,000

All Sponsorships Include

Every partnership with Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay supports the next generation of aviators, engineers, and innovators.
All sponsors receive:

Public recognition and inclusion in national media campaigns.
Donor impact reports and social media highlights across all platforms.
Logo placement in media kits, on our website, and on the Flying Aviation Tribute aircraft.
A NASCAR-style aircraft display with donor logos featured according to sponsorship level — premier donors on the Red Tail, and supporting sponsors on the fuselage and wings.
Welcome literature and sponsor-branded materials distributed at schools, community events, and tour stops.
2–3 educational book options available for donors to purchase and hand out to children during the Hidden Treasures Tour.
Invitation to the annual Flight Plan 2030 Legacy Gala, celebrating sponsors, students, and program milestones.

Sponsorship Levels — Empowering Flight Plan 2030

Platinum Sponsor – $250,000+
Premier partner of Flight Plan 2030 and the Hidden Treasures Tour. Logo on aircraft, national event recognition, co-branded scholarships, VIP access, and media features.

Gold Sponsor – $100,000+
Champion of workforce training and STEM pathways. Logo on student materials, 10+ youth scholarships, and sponsor highlights in media and national events.

Silver Sponsor – $50,000+
Advocate for youth innovation—recognition on select program materials, five annual scholarships, and event access.

Community Partner – $25,000+
Grassroots champion for local and global STEM access. Regional event recognition, local scholarships, and community networking opportunities.

Friends of Infinity – $5,000+
Supporter of access and inspiration. Sponsor discovery flights, drone kits, or classroom materials and receive recognition and impact updates.

Key Partners

Victor Young Foundation, Sherwin-Williams, PPG Aerospace, Avidyne Corporation, Dynon Avionics, Garmin, Honeywell Aerospace, Boeing Aerospace, Quantum Interface, Foster's Aircraft Refinishing, and many other corporate partners.

Your Impact

Your support fuels our mission to empower underserved communities through aviation, STEM education, and entrepreneurship—creating a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline for the aviation and technology industries.
Every contribution helps expand the RedTail Roost Flying Aviation Tribute, honoring 100 years of aviation pioneers and inspiring the next generation to dream, build, and soar.

The Red Tail Roost Flying Aviation Tribute—Honoring the Legacy of 100 Years of Aviation Pioneers

By Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay Inc

The Red Tail Roost Flying Aviation Tribute—Honoring the Legacy of 100 Years of Aviation Pioneers

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