During the May kickoff events in Michigan, STEM Flights partnered with Crosswinds Aviation, School of Missionary Aviation Technology, and the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum. According to officials, 15 students participated in flight experiences with six pilot mentors from around the state.
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STEM Flights expands to Wisconsin
Through STEM Flights, pilot mentors donate aircraft and time and are matched with students who apply online. Students are provided follow up resources for pursuing careers in STEM and aviation. The flight experiences donated by local pilots compliment the classroom instruction delivered by instructors.
Barnstormers inspire a new generation of aviators
Southwest Airlines pilot Jim Baker was already restoring old aircraft in his spare time when he decided that they would be the perfect vehicles for teaching young people basic mechanics and engineering and to foster a love of flying.
EAA launches AeroEducate for kids 5 to 18
“AeroEducate aims to take that youthful discovery and fascination with flight into a positive direction that builds goals and fun for young people, as well as resources for their parents, teachers, and local mentors.”
What’s the difference between falling and flying?
The curriculum consists of a 72-page PDF, PowerPoint slides, and a 48-second video.
Oklahoma awards record amount in aviation education funding
38 schools, groups, and organizations won grants this year.
Young Eagle becomes STEM pilot mentor
The new pilot mentor “connects easily with the kids and helps us turn their interest into a passion.”
The Sporty’s Foundation bequeaths $219,500 in 2019
Scholarships, Young Eagles and Aviation Explorers are benefactors of the Sporty’s Foundation.
Soar into STEM gets $125,000 grant
“It is incredibly rewarding to see students who are working on a plane in our hangar suddenly light up and make that connection between STEM learning and a career path they can create for themselves.”