SUPPORT RETRO-AERO
PASS THE STICK FORWARD.
Your gift supports Charlie’s Tailwheel Academy Fund—a $1,800 training scholarship that turns aviation heritage into practical ground and flight training.
$1,800
TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP
GROUND + FLIGHT
PRACTICAL TAILWHEEL TRAINING
ALL PILOT LEVELS
INCLUDING STUDENT PILOTS
CONNECT. EDUCATE. INSPIRE.
HERITAGE LIVES WHEN SKILLS ARE PASSED ON.
Retro-Aero, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit connecting people with aviation history, advancing stick-and-rudder skills, and inspiring future aviators. Gifts made through this page support Charlie’s Tailwheel Academy Fund, providing practical training that keeps traditional flying skills alive.
WHAT YOUR GIFT CARRIES FORWARD
PRACTICE. JUDGMENT. CONFIDENCE.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Support ground and flight training in a tailwheel aircraft through an established $1,800 scholarship.
TRADITIONAL SKILLS
Help pilots strengthen aircraft control, decision-making, and the stick-and-rudder judgment aviation demands.
A LIVING LEGACY
Honor Charlie’s example by passing knowledge, confidence, and a love of flying to the next generation.
HELP BUILD BETTER STICK-AND-RUDDER PILOTS.
Your support helps CTAF turn Charlie’s legacy into meaningful ground and flight training for the next generation of aviators.
This donation campaign supports Charlie’s Tailwheel Academy Fund. Retro-Aero, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.