Support My Journey to Becoming a Pilot ‍✈️

Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters,

I am excited to share that I am working towards my dream of becoming a pilot, and I need your help to make it a reality. The first step in my journey is obtaining my Private Pilot License (PPL), and I am aiming to complete this by my 17th birthday in February. Also, I am graduating in May, a year early. I definitely want to complete my PPL before I begin college Summer 2026.

Currently, I am maintaining a 4.31 GPA while taking AP, Honors, and Dual Enrollment courses. I am also a proud student member of several aviation organizations, including the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), Sister of the Skies, Women in Aviation, The Ninety-Nines, and the Professional Asian Pilots Association. Additionally, I have completed an ACE Academy through OBAP, which has further fueled my passion for aviation.

One of the major challenges in pursuing a career in aviation is the financial cost of flight training. To obtain my PPL, I need approximately 60 hours of flight time, with each hour costing around $250 in Atlanta. Your support, no matter the amount, will help me cover these costs and move one step closer to achieving my goal.

I have already passed my ground school exam with a score of 95, and my immediate goal is to complete my solo flight.

Accepted Colleges:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Kansas State University Middle Georgia State Univeristy Elizabeth City State University Indiana State University Green River College Bowling Green State University Southeast Missouri State Univeristy University of Central Missouri Lone Star College

There are several ways you can contribute:

Donate to this GoFundMe using the link.

Donate for my PPL via The Brock Foundation. The founder Omar Brock, exposes high school students to the world of aviation. His goal is to get more Black pilots in the air. Please consider being a sponsor to help more Atlanta Black student pilots with their flight training.

** You do not need a PayPal Account. You can use a regular credit/debit card.

Please include my name (For Neela Sneed) in the notes section so the funds are directed to my account.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NGSPE8XQNQHCE

College donations: 

You can Zelle donations directly to my Mom. Email me for the info.

College donations:

CashApp: $Neela226

*****Donations made to The Brock Foundation are tax-deductible. Simply include my name (For Neela Sneed) in the notes to ensure your contribution is credited to my account.

Here’s an interview I did with Rolling Out. Scroll down about halfway.

https://rollingout.com/2024/09/26/delta-air-lines-hosts-wing-flight-girls/

With your generosity, I have the opportunity to become one of the youngest Black female pilots, which would be a tremendous accomplishment for me. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. I look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you all!

Warm regards,

Neela Sneed