The Thrill of the First Flight’s (TOTFF) Flight Training Award is designed to provide underserved and aspiring young aviators with the opportunity to pursue their passion for aviation by covering the costs of initial flight training. This award aims to remove financial barriers and expand access to aviation education, fostering the next generation of skilled pilots, aerospace professionals, and industry leaders.

By investing in their aviation journey, we strive to cultivate leadership, discipline, and technical skills that will propel recipients toward a successful future in the field of aviation.

The award supports high school students who demonstrate a strong commitment to aviation, academic potential, and financial need, ensuring that passion and dedication—not financial constraints—determine their ability to achieve their dreams of flight. Whether recipients aim for private pilot certification, commercial aviation careers, or aerospace engineering, this program provides them with a foundation for success in the aviation industry.

Through this initiative, Thrill of the First Flight is committed to empowering youth—especially those from low-income backgrounds, underrepresented communities, and first-generation aviation students—by providing hands-on training, mentorship, and career guidance.