“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
“I was sponsored to be a camp counselor at the EAA Air Academy, and the leadership skills I learned there have helped me through my ROTC field training and also with the cadets I now train.”
~ Patrick Pelletier
“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
“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
“It was great to be surrounded by others who love aviation, and my time at the EAA Air Academy gave me the motivation I needed to pursue aviation as my career.”
~ Sammie Perez

AIM Higher

Another key BSEF program, Aim Higher promotes compelling, aviation-focused STEM education with the goal of helping engage students in school, particularly in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. The Aim Higher curriculum is currently offered in Taos Middle School in New Mexico and Sanford Middle School in Florida. A number of additional school districts are also considering the program. Upon completion of Aim Higher, students are treated to a four-day trip to the National Flight Academy or EAA Air Academy.

Read more about the implementation of Aim Higher in Taos or click here to view photos from the Aim Higher classroom in Orlando.

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