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United States National Tour

Think Global Flight (TGF) National Tour engaged over 10,000 students for a greater awareness on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) careers. 

During this national flight, TGF Winds Aloft curricula was beta tested throughout the United States, assuring worldwide success.  This curricula was recognized by the FAA and Department of Education for a quality program providing real world application for learning.   

TGF maximized the reach and scope of each donor through this widely-recognized value-driven adventure.   Donors were honored through representation that included logos and hyperlinks on the web site, social media, and promotional materials.  Donors were provided additional marketing exposure through crew member and supporter, Apollo Astronaut Dr. Buzz Aldrin.  In addition, TGF’s advisory council consists of 11 industry leaders from across the globe.

The Airplanes

Cirrus SR22T
Cirrrus SR20 Aircraft

Special Appreciation is due for the Donations of Think Global Flight’s National Tour airplanes, Navigator Fred, all our Volunteers, and Sponsors!

Class of Aircraft: General Aviation
Brand: Cirrus
Model: SR22, Turbo
Route:  East – North East – North – West – South West – South
Point of departure and return: KPDK
Date of departure: May, 2014
Date of return: August, 2014
Duration, flight hours: 40
Distance flown: 6,950
Refueling stops:  18

The Route

KPDK – KLALAtlanta, GA to Lakeland, FL
KLAL – KFDKLakeland, FL to Frederick, MD
KFDK – KTTNFrederick, MD to Trenton, NJ
KTTN – KPWKTrenton, NJ to Palwaukee, IL
KPWK – KGRRPalwaukee, IL to Grand Rapids, MI
KGRR – KSAWGrand Rapids, MI to Marquette, MI
KSAW – KCQFMarquette, MI to Fairhope, AL
KCQF – PDKFairhope, AL to Atlanta, GA
KPDK – KBNAAtlanta, GA. to Nashville, TN.
KBNA – KDALNashville, TN. to Dallas, TX.
KDAL to KFTW Dallas, TX. to Fort Worth, TX.
KFTW to K5T6Fort Worth, TX. To Santa Teresa, NM.
K5T6 – KFFZSanta Teresa, NM. to Mesa, AZ.
KFFZ – KAUSMesa, AZ. To Austin, TX.
KAUS – KMSYAustin, TX. to New Orleans, LA.
KMSY KPDKNew Orleans, LA. to Atlanta, GA.

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World Flight and National Tour Donors

Donations were critical in supporting Think Global Flight’s mission of inspiring our next generation.  The donors and advisory council members are pleased with the cumulative results over the program’s effort.  We met our goal, fulfilled our mission, and remained within budget.

Think Global Flight maintained a relatively steady level of funding with all generated income offering a wide range of education, advocacy initiatives, and real-world application for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.)  Total project income exceeded one million dollars, of which ninety-five percent of the donations were provided as in-kind.  Management staff and advisory council are all volunteers, including founder Captain Rice

DA VINCI
$25,000 or greater

Ardwin Freight
Abingdon Co.
Air Journey
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA)

Epic Flight Academy
Guidance Aviation
Jeppesen, A Boeing Company
Signature Flight Service

Thunderbird Aviation

MONTGOLFIER
$10,000 or greater

AVweb
Big Green Elephant
Cirrus Aircraft
iFlightPlanner
Garmin International
Gibson & Barnes
Ken Cook Co.
Sennheiser Aviation
SpiderTracks
Trinidad & Tobago Civil Aviation Authority

WRIGHT
$5,000 or greater

Aerographs
Aerox Oxygen Systems
Angel City Flyers
Brightline Bags
CHALPA (China Airline Pilot Association)
Fly & Fun Flight School, Madrid Spain
Gulf Coast Avionics
Human Happy Light Productions
Inmarsat Communications
Inventist Media
iTh!nkMobi
Michelin Aircraft Tire
Pwnage Studios
Steven Greenwald Design, Inc
SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo
Thuraya Communications
Wolf Aviation Fund
Mike Radomsky
Plane Transformations

$5,000 or less

All donations were appreciated adding to our successes!