Spectrum News SoCal Scene: Kids Take Flight with the Fly Compton Foundation
Fly Compton Foundation was featured on The SoCal Scene, airing on Spectrum News 1 on April 1, 2026. The segment highlighted how a group of Black pilots stepped up to create a pathway to aviation careers for youth in underserved communities, building on the deep history of Black aviation in Compton's "Hub City."
Flight training has long come with a steep price tag, creating a financial barrier that locks out many young people before they ever get near a runway. The segment explored how the Foundation is actively dismantling that barrier through scholarships, mentorship, and hands-on flight experiences designed to give kids a real shot at the cockpit.
The SoCal Scene airs every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News app.
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