Audrey M. Hodge, MD started her flying enthusiasm at the age of 6. She was the 1st passenger of her father Lt. Col (Ret) John W. Hicks, Jr. who provided her instruction and training along with Chief Anderson, retired Eastern airline pilot Leslie Morris, Lt Col Oscar Mack, John Sullivan and many other African American pilots. She joined the local flying club at the age of 10 and often completed flight trips with her father and members of the flight organization which is now named Black Pilots of America.

She attended the Les Morris Summer Flight Academy at Moton Field at the age of 14 and continued her training with her father, Chief Anderson, and William Turner who signed for her solo at the age of 16 at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama. In 1985 she earned her Private Pilot rating. Returning the favor her 1st passenger upon obtaining her Private Pilot license was her father.

While continuing her studies at Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee University) she continued to fly for recreation. During her flying career she took a break to complete her education as a physician.

After earning her Medical Doctor degree and establishing her medical career she was ready to enjoy the freedom of flying. She completed her biannual flight review with a local FAA examiner and was given the thumbs up with a sign-off.

After completing studies to become a physician she picked up where she left off, flying with her father.

Now, Dr. Hodge remains an active member of Black Pilots of America where she volunteers every year as a ground school instructor teaching Aviation Physiology and serves as the onsite medical officer. She has held the national Secretary position within the Black Pilots of America organization and is currently the President of the Tuskegee Chapter. She supports the mission of the organization by introducing the youth to aviation through community programs and offering airplane rides through the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles program. She has provided more than 100 rides to 1st time aviation enthusiast. She supports the Aviation Day Program in Selma, Alabama with providing information for aviation careers. She participates in the Memorial Day Fly-In and many times is the only female in competition.

Her love and dedication for flying continues.