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Teen Aircraft Factory of Manasota

Shaping the next generation of aviation leaders one airplane at a time

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Teen Build

Each Saturday, our local teens work under the guidance of our TAFM aviation volunteer mentors to build a two-seat aircraft.  Our mentors have over 150 combined years of aviation experience and ensure that the students learn the necessary skills to assemble their aircraft and, perhaps more importantly, develop self-confidence, work discipline, commitment, teamwork, and leadership.

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Young Eagles Program

Under the EAA Chapter 180 Young Eagles Program, TAFM mentors participate in offering free flights to area youths in the Sarasota/Bradenton area.  Join us on the second Saturday of each month at Universal Flight in Sarasota Airport (KSRQ).  Come join us in exploring the skies this month!

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Our Planes

The TAFM has completed five airplanes and is well into our sixth and seventh RV-12.  Our completed aircraft are now near Tampa, Albuquerque, Ft Lauderdale, and Raleigh.  Our fifth is now complete and will be staying nearby at SRQ. Number 6 is well underway and number 7 recently arrived from AZ.  Interested in purchasing our latest RV-12?  Contact us about owning aircraft #7 or #8.  You can still help decide on aircraft options.

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