https://www.gofundme.com/help-black-female-pilot-save-flying-in-texas

Free flight in Texas and my flying school is in real danger of
shutting down and a growing community of pilots coming to an end.

My mother always said, "Tiki, only ask for help when you really need it - if you
can do it yourself, then do it." I reach out now because I really need your
help.

Like so many others, the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey hit my flying school
hard. Surviving meant leveraging all my financial resources, tightening my belt,
and careful planning. Through hard work, I dug out, put down the red pen, and
brought the ledgers back into the black.

Now, a second body-blow has landed: the loss of my partner. Both
instructor/pilot and mechanic, his departure will cripple the flying school's
ability to foster new pilots, and deprive it of critical revenue. The flying
community will loose access to the big sky of Texas, and the dream of flying
hang gliders here will become a thing of the past.

I am ready to fight to make sure that doesn't happen. To overcome these
challenges, the school must adapt, expanding to include powered instruction in a
light sport aircraft. This new source of revenue, combined with continuation of
solo pilot flight tow services, will allow me to stay aloft as a single
instructor. In the meantime I will be looking for another instructor to join the
school.

To finance the aircraft, I need your financial help - I'll do all the other
heavy lifting. Your combined contributions will translate into engine, wheels,
wings, and all the small parts that make up flight. Every part, every member of
the community, every contribution, no matter the size, is critically important.
At 50-something, I'm no stranger to adversity, and have kept this flying school
growing since 2003. It has been my joy to share the transformative freedom of
flight with people from all walks of life. Building a flying community here in
Texas has been an honor, and a dream made real. I invite you to be part of that
dream. Part of our success story. Part of our community - as much as you want
and are able. With your help, our flying in Texas will thrive. See below how you
can donate. Thank you so much for your interest and consideration.

Tiki