The academy provides a unique opportunity for students to experience the joy of flight firsthand with an orientation flight in a real aircraft and meet diverse aviation professionals.
The OBAP ACE Academy in Los Angeles offers middle and high school students, aged 14-18, an immersive, hands-on experience in aviation and aerospace. The program aims to expose students to a wide variety of career opportunities within the industry, including pilots, aircraft mechanics, air traffic controllers, and aerospace engineers. Participants engage in introductory aviation education, learning about aviation history, the theory of flight, and fundamentals of aerodynamics. The academy emphasizes the practical application of STEM subjects.
Activities include orientation flights in Cessna or Piper aircraft, field trips to aviation facilities and educational institutions, and flying flight simulators. Students also have the opportunity to meet and interact with aviation professionals, learn about leadership qualities, and operate unmanned aerial systems and remote-control vehicles when available. The program is designed to provide a total aviation experience, helping students understand the importance of education in pursuing aerospace careers.
A typical day involves ground school sessions covering aviation basics and safety, simulator time to practice takeoffs, landings, and flight planning, and often includes field trips to aviation facilities or an orientation flight in a small aircraft.
This program is best for boys and girls aged 14-18 with a general interest in learning about aviation and aerospace, especially those considering a career as a pilot.
Multiple Locations (Los Angeles region)
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