The Triple Tree Aerodrome (TTA) is proud to show the culmination of our ACE portfolio. After graduating all of our ACE Programs, Ben Templeton has asked to fly to all 48 states in our iconic J-3 Piper Cub.
Click on the tabs below to learn more about Ben and his route of flight, the history of this Piper Cub, and how you can support Ben and his journey across the United States!
Misssion
The mission of the Triple Tree Aerodrome is to Ignite and Expand the Passion for Aviation.
At Triple Tree, we host both model and general aviation events, fostering mutual interests between the two. Driven by the Triple Tree golden rule; Fun, Fellowship, and Hospitality, our values assure participants will be engaged by a uniquely positive experience.
Proceeds from events are used to fund our Aviation Centered Education (ACE) portfolio.
About Ben
Ben’s first experience with flying was at the age of two. He flew in a V-Tail Bonanza at Greenville Downtown Airport in South Carolina. From there, his love of aviation grew. At age nine he flew his first Radio Controlled aircraft, and by age 14, he was competing on a national level through the International Miniature Aerobatic Club (IMAC).
On his 16th birthday, he soloed two aircraft, a C-172 and the Triple Tree Aerodromes J-3 Piper Cub. He has amassed over 200 hours of flight time and achieved endorsements for Tailwheel, Complex, and High-Performance operations in General Aviation Aircraft. When he is not flying General Aviation aircraft, he competes with Radio Control aircraft at various IMAC completion across the United States. In 2020, he won 1st place in the IMAC Regional Competition for Intermediate Class.
Outside of the cockpit, Ben is currently a Senior at J.L. Mann High School in Greenville, SC where he holds a 3.2 GPA. After graduation, he plans on attending Middle Georgia State University, where he plans to Major in Aviation Science Management.
In his free time, he enjoys working on all types of aircraft and volunteers on the Triple Tree Aerodrome Young Aviators Council to promote Triple Tree Aerodromes Aerospace Centered Education (ACE) programs.
About Triple Tree
The Triple Tree Aerodrome (TTA) located in the Upstate of South Carolina, is proud to be the home of our very own Aviation Centered Education (ACE) programs. Our ACE portfolio is multifaceted to include learners of all ages. To accomplish this, we have created different programs.
TTA offers these services at a free or reduced rate to our community as part of our mission to ignite and expand the passion for aviation!
Route of Flight
Over 8,000 Miles, 161 stops, and 60 plus days in the air. Ben is going to need some help along the way! Please see his proposed route of flight in the link below. Perhaps you can help! Are you on his flight path? Please stop and see Ben or consider hosting him for the evening.
–>Click here to donate directly to Ben<–
–>Click here to see Bens Route of Flight<–
If you would like to be a flight follower for a part of his flight to help with media, lodging, or weather advice please email info@tta.aero
Media Requests
If you would like to feature Ben and his journey across the 48 states please email info@tta.aero and we can coordinate a media appearance.
How can you help?
Ben estimates his flight will cost approximately $15,000 to complete his 48 state journey. He is actively fundraising to meet this goal?
You can help Ben with a financial donation to his GoFund me page by
–>CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO BENS GOFUND ME PAGE<–
or by hosting him overnight, providing food at landing, or helping by being a “flight follower” on a flight segment.
Please email info@tta.aero for hosting or flight following volunteer opportunities.
Supporters
Thanks to all of the supporters that help make Ben’s flight possible!
Current as of 3.24.21
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