About Us

Carl A. Bandy, Sr.
Our Founder

Carl, a Certified Flight Instructor and middle school science teacher, has a passion for children reaching their full potential. As a child his father took him to the Birmingham International Airport, to watch the few commercial flights take of and land. His childhood TV hero was Sky King, who flew a twin-engine Cessna 310 called Songbird. It created within him a desire to fly, which would culminate in him obtaining his commercial license, instrument, and multi-engine ratings as an adult. His multi-engine rating was achieved in a Cessna 310, just like his childhood TV hero flew.

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I Want To Fly!

I am excited about the opportunity to fly in an airplane. I can only imaging what it would be like to see the world from above. Count me in!

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Please take this opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young people of our community. Your generous donations will help us reach our mission and goal!

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Your donation of $100.00 dollars will provide discovery flights for three (3) children you designate.

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Our Mission

4 States Youth Flyers is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. The foundation’s goal is to provide discovery flights for young people ages 8-18 within a 75 mile radius of Texarkana.

Our Vision

The first discovery flight can become a catalyst for curiosity, develop a dream, cause a change in direction , and encourage students to excel in school and maybe consider a career in aviation such as pilots, mechanics, avionics repairman, flight instructors, airport managers, air traffic controllers, and military aviation.

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