Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, City of Raleigh | City of Raleigh - Government
Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, City of Raleigh | City of Raleigh - Government
John Chavis Memorial Park and the Heart of Carolina Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen are collaborating to present the 2024 Youth Aviation Academy. This complimentary program aims to inspire students from 4th to 10th grade by educating them about the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, careers in aviation and aeronautics, and modern flight.
The curriculum encompasses Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) alongside interactive learning experiences.
**Dates and Times**
- **Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.**
- History of Tuskegee Airmen
- Career Panel
- Build and Fly a Balsa Plane
- Career Photo Booth
- Light Breakfast Refreshments
- **Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.**
- NASA Speaker
- STEM Session with Hands-On Activities
- Build Your Own Mars Helicopter
- Imaginary Planet Craft
- Light Breakfast Refreshments
- **Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.**
- Field Trip to RDU Airport
- **Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.**
- Principles of Flight
- Flight Simulator Session I
- Aviation Trivia
- Light Breakfast Refreshments
- **Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.**
- Principles of Flight Review
- Flight Simulator Session II
- Drones
- Pizza Party
The program is free; however, registration is encouraged for participants aged between nine and sixteen years old via RecLink.
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