How two Chicago auto mechanics founded America’s first Black …
Nov 22, 2022 · Umberto Ricco, a longtime aircraft mechanic, is also adamant about preserving and honoring this history. More than 1,500 students graduated from the Coffey School and …
A New Generation of Young Aviators Takes Flight at Dunbar High …
Nov 25, 2020 · Umberto Ricco travels the country educating people about the little-known connection between aviation and black pilots in Chicago. His mobile museum led him to …
Chicago educator tells history of Boeing jet-trained Black pilots ...
Nov 9, 2021 · Umberto Ricco wants you to know the story of a Boeing fighter jet that was used to train Black pilots in Chicago during World War II—an aircraft that played a role in...
Chicago teen plans to fly solo across the country to learn about ...
May 5, 2022 · But after the third weekend of the class, his instructor Umberto Ricco, took him flying and now he has dreams of becoming a cargo or commercial pilot. The 16-year-old has …
Aviation Training Returns to One Chicago Vocational High School
Feb 12, 2020 · But there is much more to the history of black aviation in this town, and the story has inspired local pilot and aircraft mechanic Umberto Ricco to offer an aviation training …
Inspired By Black Aviators | WTTW Chicago
But there is much more to the history of Black aviation in this town: and the story has inspired local pilot and aircraft mechanic Umberto Ricco to offer an aviation training program, for free, …
Chicago Teen Flying Solo Cross Country To Learn More About …
Jun 2, 2022 · By week three of his class, Zaire was hooked and his instructor Umberto Ricco took him flying. When Zaire turned 15, he was already able to fly solo, and now at 16, he has his …
16-Year Old Black Pilot Is Flying Solo To Seven HBCUs To Learn …
May 10, 2022 · As a freshman, the teen pilot started taking classes at the College Preparation and Placement Program at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy in Chicago, CBS News reported. …
Chicago teen lands in Greene County during tour to recognize
May 10, 2022 · Umberto Ricco, Hortons mentor, said much of the history isn’t recognized. He added most people don’t realize Tuskegee wasn’t the only HBCU to train Black pilots during …
Chauncey Spencer II Takes To The Road With Stories Of ... - CBS News
Aug 5, 2021 · "We need to connect the young people today with their history," said Umberto Ricco of the Coffey School of Aeronautics. "They need to carry their legacy forward."