The academy provides a unique opportunity for middle and high school students to gain hands-on experience in aviation, including orientation flights and interactions with aviation professionals, while exploring diverse career paths in the aerospace industry.
The OBAP ACE Academy in Philadelphia offers middle and high school students an immersive, hands-on experience in aviation and aerospace. Participants will delve into aviation history, the fundamentals of aerodynamics, and the role of government in aviation. The program emphasizes practical applications of STEM subjects and exposes students to a wide array of career opportunities within the aviation industry, including roles beyond piloting such as air traffic control, maintenance, and aircraft design. Activities include orientation flights in Cessna or Piper aircraft, introductory aviation education, field trips to various aviation facilities and educational institutions, and opportunities to fly full-motion flight simulators and operate unmanned aerial systems. Students will also meet and interact with aviation professionals, learn about contributions made by minorities in aviation, and develop leadership qualities.
A typical day involves a mix of introductory aviation education, hands-on activities like flight simulators or operating drones, meeting aviation professionals, and field trips to aviation-related facilities.
This program is ideal for boys and girls aged 13 to 18 with a general interest in learning about aviation and aerospace and exploring diverse career opportunities in the field.
3001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114
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