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About Aviation Academy
The Aviation Academy is for all students, ages 13 through 18, who are curious about aviation. We begin with an introduction to “ground school”. The books, materials and instruction are designed to give you a “real world” look at all that aviation has to offer. We will flight plan a local cross-country trip. We check the weather, contact Air Traffic Control… and launch! If you complete all of the classes, you will be assigned to a certificated pilot for further instruction, and, weather permitting at graduation… YOU WILL FLY!
Instruction
The Aviation Academy is taught by some of the most experienced private, commercial and military pilots in the world. Our textbooks will provide you theory, and our pilots will tell you about the “real world”!
If you have any questions about aviation… we have the answers!
Class Schedule
Two evenings per week- Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Everett Community College at the Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field). We will also meet on three Saturdays- one for an airport tour, one for a tour of the Future of Flight Aviation Center, and the last for graduation. Weather permitting, we will fly.
Limited Class Size
Class size is limited to 30 students! Applications are “first come, first served”. We do keep “wait lists” should students drop out or are otherwise unable to attend. Note: As space is limited, we expect students to commit to attending every class. It’s only fair.
Curriculum
1. History of Aviation
2. Four Forces of Flight
3. Propellers and Power
4. Air Traffic Control
5. Weather
6. Career Opportunities
7. Navigation
8. Cross Country Flight Planning
Earn Aviation Merit Badge
Attention Boy Scouts: Our course covers the requirements necessary to earn your Aviation Merit Badge. After successful completion our classes, our registered Merit Badge Counselor (Mt. Baker and Chief Seattle Councils) will sign your blue merit badge card!
Tuition
Total cost for the class is $50. Tuition includes all books, materials, graduation and flight (weather permitting).
Please Note: Tuition reimbursements will only be given if notice of student cancellation is received up to two weeks prior to the start of the first class of the year's Aviation Academy session.
How to Register
Fliers, brochures and forms will be sent to area schools in late winter, but you, our website visitor, can download the form here. Remember- the class is filled as "first come, first served", so be sure to fill out the forms and mail them in.
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