Aviation experiences provide some of the most inspiring encounters with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) applications. Introducing young people to aviation opens a world of imagination and critical thinking that can spark further interest in STEM. Some of the most meaningful inventions and advancements in the world to date are derived from STEM-related activities. To propel future innovations in aviation and a variety of professions, Blue Sky Educational Foundation is passionate about exposing young minds to the endless possibilities and exciting opportunities of STEM.
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“My experiences at the EAA Air Academy and AirVenture inspired me to attend the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and now I plan to double major in Physics and Aerospace Engineering.”
~ Danny Long -
“My favorite part of the camp was co-piloting a Cessna 162 Skycatcher, experiencing zero-G dives and a two-G turn. It was exhilarating and has inspired me to pursue my own private pilot’s license.”
~ Kevin Patterson-Schiff -
“I would encourage anyone to attend the EAA Air Academy. It was 11 days that I will always remember and changed me in a great way.”
~ Abby Perkins -
“I enjoyed the flight in the Cessna SkyCatcher. I was finally able to grasp the understanding of coordinated turns. Simulator time wouldn’t compensate for the short amount of time I was able to spend executing these turns”
~ Patrick Galt -
“At the Academy we did projects in various aviation areas. While creating wooden wing ribs, metal spark plug trays and a fiberglass clipboard, I was able to learn so much about the math and science of the aviation industry”
~ Efrain Hernandez