About us

Who We Are

Vision of Flight is a certified, non-profit (501(c)3) organization based in Orlando, Florida. We offer summer camps and youth empowerment workshops that place students in real-world situations with aviation and other professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 

 

Our founding CEO, Michael McKenzie, is a US Navy veteran and general aviation pilot with over 35 years of experience in the aviation industry. He created Vision of Flight to provide youth with the same inspiring and empowering experience that he had as a young pilot. McKenzie believes that aviation has the power to capture the imagination and inspire learning.

Who We Are

Vision of Flight is a certified, non-profit (501(c)3) organization based in Orlando, Florida. We offer summer camps and youth empowerment workshops that place students in real-world situations with aviation and other professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 

 

Our founding CEO, Michael McKenzie, is a US Navy veteran and general aviation pilot with over 35 years of experience in the aviation industry. He created Vision of Flight to provide youth with the same inspiring and empowering experience that he had as a young pilot. McKenzie believes that aviation has the power to capture the imagination and inspire learning.

Our Mission:

To provide youth with the opportunity to learn from aviation and other STEM professionals to inspire a love of learning and confidence in their ability to succeed.

Our Vision:

To be the leading provider of real-world education experiences that empower youth to reach their full potential.

Our Values:

INTEGRITY: We believe in doing the right thing, even when it’s not easy. This is what we expect from our team, and it’s what we deliver to our students.
EXCELLENCE: We are committed to providing the highest quality programs and services. This is what our students deserve, and it’s what our team strives for every day.
RESPECT: We treat everyone with dignity and respect. This is how we build relationships and create a positive environment for our team and students.
INCLUSION: We believe that every young person has the potential to be a leader. Our programs are designed to help youth of all backgrounds develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed in school and life.
TEAMWORK: We are stronger together. We work as a team to support each other and achieve our goals.

Our Mission:

To provide youth with the opportunity to learn from aviation and other STEM professionals to inspire a love of learning and confidence in their ability to succeed.

Our Vision:

To be the leading provider of real-world education experiences that empower youth to reach their full potential.

Our Values:

INTEGRITY: We believe in doing the right thing, even when it’s not easy. This is what we expect from our team, and it’s what we deliver to our students.
EXCELLENCE: We are committed to providing the highest quality programs and services. This is what our students deserve, and it’s what our team strives for every day.
RESPECT: We treat everyone with dignity and respect. This is how we build relationships and create a positive environment for our team and students.
INCLUSION: We believe that every young person has the potential to be a leader. Our programs are designed to help youth of all backgrounds develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed in school and life.
TEAMWORK: We are stronger together. We work as a team to support each other and achieve our goals.

Get Involved

If you share our vision, we invite you to join us in inspiring learning in youth!

You can make a donation now or contact us at mmckenzie@visionofflight.org or (407) 719-0912 to learn more about our programs.

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