Big Beer Belly
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Dav8tor said:I think most of you don't know a thing about OBAP. Think whatever you may...it is not only for Blacks...come to the convention, you will see Black, white and foreign Pilots from all over the world. Let me give a tidbit.
The organization is there to raise awareness in the inner cities youth about a career in aviation. They have ACE camp in many areas of the country in the summer bringing kids to the airport for their first flight (White or Black). Growing up in the inner cities, who do you ask a question about aviation...but with OBAP, one phone call could get your questions answered. OBAP is there to give back to the community.
We have Pilots in the schools teaching kids, again White or Black, about the importance of aviation.
Members of OBAP come from all over, Millitary, Regional, Fllight instructors, etc. They have to be qualified just like anyone else in order to be accepted by the airlines...affirmative action my foot.
This topic seems to POP UP whenever we have pilots on the street.
Just curious why this organization chose the name, Organization of BLACK Airline Pilots? The title of the organization sounds rather "exclusionary", wouldn't you agree?