Book Signing: The Renaissance Aviator with Fred Robinson

Date: Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 | 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Location: Air & Space Museum
Categories: Special Events

What does it take to go from the streets of Detroit to the captain’s seat? Find out from Pilot Frederick Robinson as he shares his aviation journey and what it meant to become one of the few Black aviators at United Airlines.

He will discuss his mission to provide the next generation with the knowledge to follow in his footsteps, earning his pilot’s license, working with NASA and untold flight stories.

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About the Author:

• Robinson dedicated 30 years of his career to United Airlines, where he held prestigious roles as a standards captain, check airman, evaluator, and instructor.
• He seeks to provide youth with the mindset and practical skills necessary to pursue their dreams and successfully navigate the societal challenges they may encounter.
• Was originally part of fewer than one percent of minority pilots
• A proud member of the Tuskegee Airmen