This program is offered free of charge to participants due to funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Aviation.
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium - Pathways Flight Academies offer an intensive two-week summer program for high school students interested in aviation careers. Participants engage in comprehensive ground school instruction and hands-on flight training, with the potential to achieve their first solo flight by the academy's conclusion. The program aims to address the national shortage of airline pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, and air traffic controllers by providing students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in aviation. Students explore various aviation career fields and gain valuable experience in flight operations. The curriculum is designed to immerse students in the field, fostering a passion for STEM and aviation.
A typical day involves a combination of ground school instruction and practical flight training, immersing students in aviation concepts and hands-on flying experiences.
This program is best for high school students who are Virginia residents, at least 16 years old, have a strong interest in learning to fly, and aspire to a career as a commercial pilot.
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