Privileged Pilots Project®

Turning Impossible Into Impact

Privileged Pilots Project® is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization expanding access to care, aviation, and opportunity for individuals facing medical, economic, and social barriers.
Official 501(c)(3)
Founded by aviators overcoming sickle cell disease
Community driven
Donations directly fuel impact

How Privileged Pilots Took Flight

Founded by aviators who navigated sickle cell disease while pursuing their dreams of flight, Privileged Pilots Project® was born from a mission to prove that nothing is impossible. Our founders overcame medical barriers once thought insurmountable to become commercial pilots, inspiring others to break through their own limitations.

Meet The Founders

Our Mission Pillars

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Access to Care

  • Transportation assistance
  • Mentorship
  • Community support
  • Medical travel assistance
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Aviation & Career Pathways

  • Discovery flights
  • Scholarships
  • Exposure opportunities
  • Career mentorship
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Community Programs

  • Airport field trips
  • Events
  • Blood drives
  • Educational experiences
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Direct Support

  • Resources for families
  • Housing support
  • Food assistance
  • Clothing, Emergency needs

Where Support Goes

Programs & Direct Assistance 40%
Community Events & Outreach 25%
Educational/Aviation Experiences 20%
Operations & Growth 10%
Emergency Assistance Fund 5%

Every dollar contributes to expanding access and creating opportunities that once felt out of reach. Financial reports and annual impact updates will be publicly available.

Leadership & Governance

Daniel Cressy

Daniel Cressy

Founder / President

daniel@privilegedpilots.org

Aviation advocate and co-founder of Privileged Pilots. Passionate about expanding access and building opportunities for future generations.

Kyle Registre

Kyle Registre

Co-Founder / Vice President / Treasurer

kyle@privilegedpilots.org

Pilot and trailblazer whose journey continues inspiring communities nationwide.

Emmanuel Peterson

Emmanuel Peterson

Secretary

emmanuel@privilegedpilots.org

Dedicated to helping shape the growth and future impact of the organization.

Community Impact & Community Connections

Privileged Pilots Project® continues to grow through meaningful relationships with hospitals, aviation organizations, community leaders, conferences, and supporters who believe impossible should never be determined by circumstance.

Healthcare & Community Connections

New Orleans hospital initiatives
New Orleans hospital initiatives
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Atlanta hospital involvement
Atlanta hospital involvement
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Community outreach efforts
Community outreach efforts
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Aviation & Conference Presence

Professional Asian Pilot Association (PAPA)
Professional Asian Pilot Association (PAPA)
Aviation conferences & exhibits
Aviation conferences & exhibits

Organizational & Community Relationships

Presentations
Presentations
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Nonprofit fundraising
Nonprofit fundraising
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Future collaborators
Future collaborators
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Interested in partnering, collaborating, or supporting our mission? Let's build impact together.

Media & Recognition

Our story has reached communities through television, conferences, interviews, speaking engagements, and growing media coverage.
Television Features
Television Features
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News Articles
News Articles
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Conference Appearances
Conference Appearances
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Community Events
Community Events
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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagements
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American Airlines Presentation
Hospital Outreach Initiatives
Hospital Outreach Initiatives
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Get Involved

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Volunteer

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Partner

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Wear the Mission

Our apparel helps spread awareness and spark conversations that create impact.

Happy Endings Do Exist.

What began with obstacles became opportunity. Together we are proving that impossible is often just underserved.