JASON BROWN

We have created a non-profit called Jason Brown Memorial Fund to honor Jason’s legacy. All proceeds go toward an annual scholarship for tailwheel training. For full details and to apply for the $2,000 Jason Brown Tailwheel Scholarship.

Jason Brown Tailwheel Scholarship

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Each year we will award $2,000 towards any type of tailwheel training such as for an endorsement, private pilot, spin/upset, aerobatics, mountain flying, backcountry, or backseat instructor.

Submissions are due by 5 pm PST December 15, 2024. Scholarships will be awarded each year on Jason’s birthday of December 22.

Our Assistant Chief Instructor, Jason Brown, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2021. In his honor we created the nonprofit Jason Brown Memorial Fund. Every year we will raise money to award for tailwheel scholarships.

Jason began teaching with us in 2011. He fell in love with the backseat of a Citabria and spent many hours sharing his love of tailwheel flying with others. Countless students and pilots blame Jason for their love of taildraggers.

We have a GoFundMe page or you can donate at our office if you would like to contribute to the Jason Brown Memorial Fund.

Jason’s Instructor Bench arrived and is located outside under our shade tree at Reid-Hillview.

~ Poem by one of Jason’s tailwheel students, Edgar Xiong

“Tiger, flight of one”

Tiger, flight of one, cleared for engine start.

You have departed us, but have left in your wake.

Countless flourishing pilots, all seen under your wing.

Your memory will live on, but our empty hearts ache.

Tiger, flight of one, cleared for taxi.

Your jolly demeanor, your hearty laugh.

Captain of all shenanigans and good times.

We shall carry on your legacy on your behalf.

Tiger, flight of one, cleared for takeoff.

As you climb skyward, into the great blue yonder

Finally free of mortal limits and worries

We hope for your safe journey and can only ponder.

Tiger, flight of one, cleared for westward departure.

Winds calm, the skies are smooth.

Til we meet again, my friend

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