The program offers a full scholarship for motivated students aged 17 and older who have passed their Private Pilot License written exam, providing a unique opportunity to complete their Private Pilot License requirements through an intensive summer bootcamp.
The Fly Compton Foundation's Private Pilot Summer Camp is an immersive 8-week program designed for aspiring aviators to make significant progress towards earning their Private Pilot License. Participants engage in intensive ground school, covering essential aviation topics such as regulations, navigation, weather, aerodynamics, and safety through interactive lessons and discussions. The camp also includes hands-on flight training with experienced instructors in aircraft like Cessna 172s, where students learn basic maneuvers, cockpit procedures, and aviation decision-making. Additionally, the program incorporates flight simulations and other aviation activities to reinforce learning and build confidence in the cockpit. The goal is to develop skill, confidence, and a strong foundation for long-term success in aviation.
A typical day involves ground instruction focusing on weather briefings, aerodynamics, and flight planning, followed by simulator work using advanced flight simulators that mirror real-world flight environments. Students then transition to hands-on flight training with certified instructors, practicing takeoffs, landings, radio communications, and flight maneuvers.
This camp is ideal for highly motivated high school students (ages 17+) who have passed their Private Pilot License written exam and are serious about completing the requirements for their Private Pilot License.
Compton-Woodley Airport (KCPM), 101 S. Willowbrook Ave. Ste. 652, Compton, CA 90223
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