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About
Fly Compton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered at Compton/Woodley Airport that opens the flight deck to youth who rarely see themselves there. Serving students ages 8–18, the foundation delivers a full Saturday program pipeline: in-person ground school, hands-on aircraft maintenance labs, and flight training in Cessna 172s under FAA-certified instructors. Founded by Black airline pilots and mechanics in 2020, Fly Compton’s mission is to diversify aviation by giving young people from underserved communities the skills, mentorship, and logged flight hours needed to pursue pilot careers—or any aerospace pathway they choose. Beyond weekly classes, signature experiences like the two-week Summer Solo Camp and “Torque It Up” maintenance workshop immerse students in cockpit procedures, simulator sessions, and their first solo flights, capping the journey with the tradition of cutting the shirttail. Media outlets from CBS Evening News to USA Today have highlighted the program’s impact in lifting the next generation of aviators.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Fly Compton Foundation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Fly Compton Foundation operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Fly Compton Foundation does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Fly Compton Foundation's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for Fly Compton Foundation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Fly Compton Foundation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.