Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation (BCPEF)
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4354
City: Cleveland
State: Tennessee
Postal Code: 37320
Main Phone: 423-476-0034
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bcpef.org
Employer ID Number: 20-0585134
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-24-2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Tango Flight: Aviation Education Reaches New Heights
Project Description:

Tango Flight is a transformative educational program at Cleveland High School (CHS), building on past investments in STEM and aviation education since 2016. This innovative program, in partnership with the non-profit Tango Flight Incorporated, serves approximately 140 junior and senior students, addressing key areas of STEM education, workforce development, and community revitalization.

Offered through the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), the course immerses students in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering, with a special focus on aviation. The hands-on curriculum allows students to apply classroom knowledge by building an FAA-certified RV-12iS aircraft. Throughout the project, students explore various topics such as aircraft mechanics, avionics, maintenance, inspection, and assembly. The year-long process sharpens critical skills, including problem-solving, mechanical aptitude, communication, collaboration, and creative thinking.

Students gain experience in manufacturing configurations, FAA compliance procedures, workspace organization, and technical documentation. They also learn to adhere to industry standards and technical specifications. Upon completing the program, students earn industry certifications, equipping them to enter the aviation workforce immediately.

The program is supported by mentors from the fields of education, engineering, and manufacturing. Additionally, an articulation agreement with Middle Tennessee University allows Aviation III students to earn three semester hours of college credit in MTSU’s aviation program. Tango Flight, in its partnership with CHS, provides curriculum, logistical support, lab assistance, instructor training, site visits, FAA inspections and certifications, and comprehensive insurance.

With a growing demand for skilled workers in aviation, driven by the retirement of experienced professionals and the increasing complexity of modern aviation technology, the need for workforce readiness is critical. By preparing students for careers in aviation and post-secondary education, Tango Flight contributes to addressing the regional and national workforce shortage, offering solutions for future logistical and aviation-related growth.

Total Project Budget: 130,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): George R. Johnson Family Foundation, BCPEF, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Wright, Cleveland City Schools

Project Duration: One year
Geographical Area Served: Southeast TN, Northwest GA, Northeast AL
Age Group To Be Served: 16-19 year olds

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Magen
Contact Last Name: Ellison
Contact Title: Major Program Faciliator
Contact Phone: 423-476-0034
Contact Email: majorgrants@bcpef.org