Air Force Pilot Development (AFPD)

Welcome to the Air Force Pilot Development (AFPD) Committee Webpage. The AFPD focuses on minority pilot issues, both within and external to the Air Force. There is not a formal membership requirement other than to possess an active interest in minority aviation issues – i.e., you do not have to be an Air Force Academy Alumni, member of the Air Force, or even a pilot to become a part of AFPD.

Partnering with AFPD is simple and easy as we are always looking for volunteers for upcoming WOL and AFPD events. Most of these activities provide the opportunity for you to serve as a military/aviation role model and are very fulfilling personally and organizationally. Finally, we are always in need of financial support in order to provide youth with flight experience and military exposure (e.g., Air Force Academy tours, aviation scholarships).

Below you will find additional basic information regarding our activities, purpose and how you can become involved in these efforts.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, ideas or concerns. Blue skies.

- Capt Kenyatta “Deacon” Ruffin, USAFA c/o ‘03
Chairman, WOL AF Pilot Development Cmte

AFPD GOAL

Increase success of pilots by providing support throughout their career –

from pre-SUPT preparation through flight examiner, across all platforms.

AFPD VISION

• Facilitate mentoring and networking among individuals and groups with similar goals

• Provide tools/knowledge specific to each stage of pilot development

• Promote minority interest in aviation – focusing on youth and military aviation

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

For over five years, AFPD has enjoyed a partnership with the The National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington-Dulles International Airport. This year is no different and we eagerly look forward to our participation this year.
Please click on the links below for additional information and please click here to volunteer at either of these events.

African American Pioneers in Aviation Family Day – Saturday, 5 February

(http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=2511)

Become A Pilot Family Day and Fly-in – Saturday, 18 June

(http://www.nasm.si.edu/events/eventDetail.cfm?eventID=2514)

2011 Tuskegee Airmen, Inc National Convention

2-7 August in Washington D.C.

(http://www.tuskegeeairmen.org/TAI_Convention.html)

Photos of Recent NASM Events