Where s.t.e.m. takes flight

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Anchorage, Alaska〰️ Wasilla, Alaska 〰️ Mobile, Alabama 〰️ Yuba City, California 〰️ Bridgeport, Connecticut 〰️ Atlanta, Georgia 〰️ Maize, Kansas 〰️ Wichita, Kansas 〰️ Winston Salem, North Carolina 〰️ Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina 〰️Lebanon, New Hampshire 〰️ Manchester, New Hampshire 〰️ Afton, Oklahoma 〰️ Norman, Oklahoma 〰️ McAlester, Oklahoma 〰️ Pryor, Oklahoma 〰️ Tahlequah, Oklahoma 〰️ Cleveland, TN 〰️ Greeneville, Tennessee 〰️ China Spring, Texas 〰️ Cleveland, TX 〰️ 〰️ Georgetown, Texas 〰️ Houston, Texas 〰️ Corpus Christi, Texas 〰️ Jarrell, Texas 〰️ Midway, Texas〰️ Navasota, Texas 〰️ Porter, Texas 〰️ San Angelo, Texas 〰️ Sealy, Texas 〰️ Texarkana, Texas 〰️ Waco, Texas〰️ Harrisonburg, Virginia 〰️

Meet Tango Flight

Tango Fight Incorporated is a 501c3 educational non-profit corporation created to inspire the next generation of engineers, pilots, aviation mechanics and technicians. Our proprietary curriculum provides meaningful classroom learning with real hands-on training. Students apply classroom knowledge to building an actual, FAA certified airplane.

Since 2016, TFI has worked with educators and aviation experts across the country to construct an innovative and exciting STEM-focused educational program.

Partnering with Wichita State University and the Airbus Foundation, we have created a cutting-edge curriculum that provides students;

  • A strong mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering foundation and
  • Fundamental technical and mechanical skills to build an FAA certified airplane

The most innovative “hand-in-glove” curriculum in the STEM universe.

Building the airplane reinforces the STEM principles and objectives of the classroom curriculum.

Tango Flight students receive a dual credit curriculum which introduces them to the disciplines of aerospace, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and design engineering.

This aviation-focused curriculum exposes students to areas of study including:

  • Fundamentals and mechanics of aircraft and avionics equipment
  • Aviation maintenance and inspection
  • Aircraft structure and assembly
The Tango Flight Curriculum provides:

  • Subject integration
  • In-house aviation-focused curriculum
  • Student-centered and Team-based
  • Real-life experience
  • Experienced mentorship

The Tango Flight course helps to prepare a highly competitive, collaborative, and skilled youth. It is consistent with U.S. Common Core and STEM standards, as well as college readiness and STEM workforce expectations.

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Our Mission

Tango Flight is dedicated to fostering students’ interest in trade careers and hobbies. More than just the construction of an airplane, Tango Flight ensures students experience every part of aerospace. Through mentorship, Tango Flight is devoted to teaching mechanical skills as well as life lessons in commitment and teamwork. Unlike any other program offered in the United States, Tango Flight allows students to acquire lifelong skills and expertise in the aviation industry.

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History

In 2015, Dan Weyant, the founder of Tango Flight, noticed a shortage of young pilots, aerospace engineers, and airframe-and-powerplant certified mechanics. With his extensive aviation experience, Dan decided to use his high-school engineering program to introduce students to the world of aviation and aerospace. He developed an innovative concept called the “Lab” or “Shop,” where students could build an FAA Airworthiness Certified Aircraft with the help of local volunteers, reinforcing classroom learning.

The first Tango Flight program started in Georgetown, Texas in August 2016, and by the end of the school year, the students had completed the construction of a VAN’S RV-12 aircraft. On May 8, 2017, the aircraft made its first public appearance and inaugural flight. Tango Flight now provides full logistics, technical, and training support to over 20 programs across the United States.

As Tango Flight approaches cruising altitude, the organization continues to search for innovative school districts that share its passion for introducing students to the endless opportunities available in the aviation, aerospace, and outer space industries. Join Tango Flight on this exciting journey!

Thank you to our Sponsors

Our ability to maintain our existing programs and launch new initiatives is only possible thanks to the support of our generous donors. We extend our gratitude to our corporate sponsors and those who contribute to our cause, enabling us to soar to new heights.
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