AVIATION ACADEMY
Aviation Academy
LCDR Robert Ewing
• Personalized instruc0on from qualified instructors who have over 70 years of combined avia9on experience • Small class size, maximum 5:1 instructor ra0o • St. Petersburg area has over 361 days of sunshine per year, great for flying! • Transporta0on to and from airport is included
History: 1998 - 2010 • Over 500 students have received flight training through our program • 18 students have earned a private pilot’s license • 28 students have enrolled in Embry‐Riddle Aeronau9cal University • Given over 1,300 hours of flight instruc9on
Benefits of • Mo0vates students to learn
Benefits of • Enhances communica0on skills
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• Hands‐on Learning
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• Increases self‐confidence
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• Applies advanced science and math
Benefits of • Teaches responsibility for self and others
Benefits of • Stands out on college applica9ons and resumes
Benefits of • Develops confident, safe pilots
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• Encourages further study and future career path
y m e d a c A n Aviatio The Avia9on Academy offers an 8th grade elec0ve, 2 High School aeronau0cal courses (addi9onal lab fees required) and, for those flight‐driven students, the opportunity to work towards earning and/or advancing a Private Pilot’s License.
Aviation Academy Offers Electives, Courses & Private Pilot Operations Intro to l a c i t u a n Aero Science
8th
9th -
12th
10th - 12th
Aeronau tical Science I
12th
9th - 12th
Advanced Pilot Operations
Aeronautical Science II
Privat e Pilo t Opera tions
Introduction to Aeronautical Science
th grade 8 in d re e ff O Lab Fee = $100
• One semester elec0ve • Build on previous math and science knowledge by incorpora9ng model construc0on with avia9on concepts • Cadets learn: aerodynamics, weather theory, naviga9on, rocketry, and PCATD flight training • Goal: engage students with ac9vi9es that enhance the learning and understanding of avia9on concepts
th - 12th grade 9 in d re e Off ntation flight)
s 1 hr orie Lab Fee = $500 (include
Aeronautical Science I
• 1 year course (1 class period/day) • Introduce Private Pilot Opera0ons • Construct large balsa model aircraP • Cadets learn: aerodynamics, pilot regula9ons, naviga0on, flight planning, weather data collec9on, and interpreta9on • Goal: encourage crea9vity and passion for learning through the applica0on of technology in an avia9on environment
Aeronautical Science II
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Lab grade (Aero. Fee = $1,85 0 I is a p rerequ isite)
• 1 year course (1 class period/day) • 5‐hours of flight training in various aircra]s • Cadets learn: Avia9on history, aircra] performance, avia9on weather and aircraP systems • Goal: Encourage students to pursue a Private Pilots License, develop a passion for future study in the areas of science and mathema9cs
Private Pilot Operations
th - 12th grade 9 in d Offere $29,253
Total Value = $26,100$9,500-$12,500 = ys Pa nt de u St FA A at Wh
• 1 year course (3 class periods/day) • 1 math, 1 science and 1 technology credit • Part 141 pilot training with numerous PCATD lessons, CDROM so]ware, and DVD courses • 50 hours of flight 9me at Albert Whiced Airport in C172N or C172SP • Complete training and prepara0on for Private Pilot’s License wricen exam and check ride • Must be 16 to fly solo, 17 for license
Private Pilot Operations
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• 350 hrs ground instruc9on: $16,100 • Aircra] rental 30 Hrs Dual: $6,830 20 Hrs Solo: $9,983 • PCATD instruc9on (20D): $1,000 • Pilot supplies/flight physical: $1,000 • FAA wricen exam/check ride: $650 Total Cost: $26,100 /$29,733 Cost to AFA students: C172SP = $12,500 Cost to AFA students: C172N = $9,500
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Admiral Farragut Academy LCDR Robert Ewing Director of Avia9on Academy E‐mail: rewing@farragut.org Tel: 727.384.5500 ext. 244 www.farragut.org