More than just a flying club.
Our members share the belief that pilots can come together to make aviation more accessible to traditionally underserved populations.
What’s Going On:
“To Infinity & Beyond”
Check out our latest feature on General Aviation News! Pilot and journalist Joni M. Fisher highlights our expansion and dedication to providing affordable access to AV-STEM education. Read the full story at General Aviation News.
Fostering Dreams 2 Reality
Infinity Aero Club Tampa, Inc (I-ACT) is a corporate not-for-profit company 501(c)(3), where our members share in the belief that people from our communities near and far can come together for the common good. For details, see our Aviation STEM Pathways Careers Program.
Become a Member!
Affordable access to flying, while supporting a cause that improves our flying community! Monthly costs as low as $100 and $129 per flight hour in a glass-panel Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA). For more detailed member-cost information, view our membership pricing and block time-building aircraft rates.
A Home for Lady Pilots too!
Our drive towards inclusivity doesn’t stop with the guys. There are many groups who’ve been shut out from aviation to various degrees. We want all of them to have greater access to the world of aviation.
Youth Aircraft Factory
For students interested in aviation, this is an incredible hands-on way of learning aircraft maintenance, finding mentors, and joining the fantastic general aviation community. Thank you to the sponsors who make it all possible!
Meet Ricardo.
Founder Ricardo Foster is a retired U.S. Naval Officer. After serving with distinction for 28 years, Ricardo retired from the Navy in late 2018 and transitioned to a career as a real-estate investor, military consultant, and social justice entrepreneur.
For nearly three decades, Ricardo has owned, mentored, and collaborated on twenty business start-ups.
His newest focus is collaborating in partnerships with local government, businesses, and pilots to make aviation-focused outreach programs more accessible to traditionally underserved communities.
Our Mission
Aviation
Promoting aviation-focused STEM programs including remote pilot, private pilot, aviation maintenance technician, aerospace and mechanical engineering.
Business
Fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and understanding of wealth creation concepts to better serve each other and the community we live in.
Ministry
Partnering with GO/NGO organizations to make aviation and STEM programs accessible to underserved communities in making a difference where we can.
Weekly Events
We’re passionate about putting the right kids in flight simulators, general aviation airplanes, and the controls of drones. In this pursuit, we hold weekly training events at our Tampa North Aero Park (X39) location (RSVP for address) by exposing the youth (K-12) and adults to aviation and STEM career fields (flight training, drone operation, aircraft maintenance, and repair, entrepreneurship, and aerospace engineering) through our aviation apprenticeship, internship and workforce development programs.
Regularly twice monthly (Tampa North Aero Park, Sat @10-2 pm or by appt Mon-Fri) our organization has group or individual aviation cadet training, meetings, facility tours, and introductory flights in our club’s simulators, drones, and aircraft. Contact us via call/text to schedule an appointment at (P) 813-445-8889 or (E) info@infinityaeroclubtampa.org.
Now Hiring CFIs!
Do good while you build time.
Minimum Qualifications
- CFI/CFII
- Total Time: 800 hours
- Dual Given: 400 hours
- A passion for aviation & giving back
- Located in Tampa Bay, FL
How to Apply
To apply, send a résumé and cover letter to ricardo@infinityaeroclub.org