Equus Flight Academy

Girls in Aviation Day Two events! Salem, Indiana AND Nashua, NH! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjdC2BtB

We are getting ready for Session Number 2 of the Sky’s the Limit camp at Conway Middle School with I Would Rather Be Reading. Stand by for the take-off of another awesome two weeks!! #equusflightacademy #louisvilleinternationalairport #ups #suncountryairlines https://lnkd.in/gkMpiGan

Week 2 of IWRBR/RISE/Equus Flight Academy, The Sky’s the Limit camp at Conway Middle School. Monday—Introduction to space and Students created their own personal “flight plan” for their future, sharing career and life goals. Tuesday—NASA and space exploration. Students sampled astronaut ice cream and Tang (astronaut orange drink in the 1960’s). They created a simple model of the solar system including the asteroid belt. Two local pilots shared their path to aviation. Wednesday—Field trip to the Kentucky National Guard in Frankfort to see the Black Hawk Helicopters and types of careers offered in the military. Two more days to go!!! #equusflightacademy #iwrbr #goals

Congratulations, Zach Mulford on his first solo flight, June 7th at the Nashua, NH campus. Flight instructor, Nathan Beaton. ✈️✈️✈️ Are you ready for take off? We are!! #equusflightacademy #generalaviation #Flightschool

Congratulations to student Rong Gin on his first solo!!! 🛩️🎉🎉🎉🛩️ Rong is a student of the Nashua, New Hampshire campus with CFI and Chief Flight Instructor, Doug Gale #equusflightacademy

Equus Flight Academy is excited to Sponsor Professional Headshots at the Women in Aviation International 2024 Conference #IAMWAI #WAIOrlando2024 #EquusFlightAcademy

Equus Flight Academy is excited to Sponsor Professional Headshots at the Women in Aviation International 2024 Conference #IAMWAI #WAIOrlando2024 #EquusFlightAcademy

A great day celebrating Bessie Coleman’s birthday at Simmons College of Kentucky! #WAI #aviation #hbcu https://lnkd.in/gcu4Eryh

For Immediate Release January 20, 2023, Louisville, Kentucky: Equus Flight Academy is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to equity and diversity in aviation through the appointment of Ebony Bartee as our newest equity partner and Senior Vice-President. In her role as Growth & Development Coordinator and education liaison since January 2023, Ms. Bartee has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to fostering relationships with educational institutions in Kentucky. Harnessing the pioneering spirit of Bessie Coleman, Ms. Bartee has actively contributed to high school aviation days at Unbridled Air, organized Girls in Aviation Day at Equus Flight Academy- Salem Campus, and engaged in speaking engagements at career days and summer camps for all age groups. Recognizing the need for increased diversity in the aviation industry, she has been a driving force in expanding aviation education to marginalized communities, advocating for inclusivity across various aviation professions, from aircraft maintenance to air traffic control, engineering, design, commercial drone operations, airport management, and beyond. As a licensed real estate agent with Polo Real Estate Group, a board member of the local non- profit "I Would Rather Be Reading," and a longstanding member of Centennial Olivet Baptist Church, Ms. Bartee is deeply rooted in the Louisville community along with her children, Ivoree, Nevaeh, Alfonso II, and John. Inspired by the stark underrepresentation of African American pilots, especially women, she has embraced her role as a student pilot, a member of the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP), and Women in Aviation International. Ebony Bartee's pioneering spirit extends beyond her passion for aviation, as evidenced by her coordination of a Bessie Coleman Day event at Simmons College of Kentucky on Friday, January 26th. This event aims to honor the birthday of the aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman, introducing Equus Flight Academy to the students and faculty at Simmons while inviting anyone interested in aviation to attend. With her appointment as Senior Vice-President, Ms. Bartee joins a small group of women of color with her ownership in a flight school. Alongside fellow owners Amy Abbott (President), Shannon Weidekamp (CEO), and Tim Peace (Director of Operations), Equus Flight Academy proudly stands as a majority Woman Owned Business, further solidifying our commitment to inclusivity and excellence in aviation. We look forward to the continued impact of this partnership with Ebony Bartee, inspiring a new generation of diverse aviators. Equus Flight Academy, LLC 502.888.2944 www.equusflightacademy.com

Bessie Coleman was a trailblazing aviator who paved the way for many women and people of color in the aviation industry. She was the world’s first black woman to earn a pilot’s license but no flight school in the U.S. would give her the opportunity to train. Bessie got an acceptance into the Cauldron Brothers aviation school in Le Crotoy, France. On the 15th of June, 1921, Bessie got her international pilot’s license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. She earned hers two years before Amelia Earhart, who is her more famous contemporary. Bessie Coleman’s dream was to have her plane and establish her aviation school. She honored public invitations to give speeches but wouldn’t appear in places where racial discrimination against African Americans gained credence. On January 26th, Equus Flight Academy will join Simmons College of Kentucky in celebrating the birth and legacy of this remarkable aviator.