WACO AVIATION SUMMER ACADEMY


5th - 8th grade


Students will complete a 5 day course of study which takes them through the history, theory and science of aviation, from lighter than air flight to, manned flight in aircraft to rockets and the space program. Certified FAA pilots will instruct students in the basics of flight.


Campers will build and fly several models that include gliders, kites, hot air balloons, paper rockets, rubber band powered airplanes, 2-liter bottle rockets, and more! They will also fly a radio-controlled air-planes, quad-copters, and spend time in simulator lab. Campers will have the option to fly in a full-scale airplane!


Guest speakers will introduce campers to potential careers in aviation.


Bring your own lunch. A limited number of scholarships are available. Please call the office (937-335-9226) for more information about the scholarship program.