• Students learn the physics of flying, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, how to operate radio transmissions, the importance of safety equipment, aircraft construction, flight planning, meteorology, and performance data
• Students learn how to read weather reports and weather maps, listen to weather-related warnings, use devices that assist in flying in rough weather and apply classroom scenarios to real-life flying situations
• In addition to FLYING SIMULATORS, students learn about airport operations, navigation, take-offs, landings, night flying and aircraft communications
• Students understand the performance of “Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems”- a.k.a. drones - and use drones in the classroom
• Students are equipped with the necessary information to successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration’s Remote Pilot Airmen Certificate, more commonly known as the “Part 107” Examination. This certificate, along with completion of proper FAA paperwork, will allow students to operate a small unmanned aerial system for commercial purposes
• Students are members of SkillsUSA, a national student youth group/organization. SkillsUSA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities
• Students have the opportunity to intern during their senior year in a (potentially paid) aviation-related profession by participating in the Global Internship Experience