Kids in Aviation Summer Camp

Location: Kids in Aviation, 4562 East Mallory Circle, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ

3rd Week added!!

July 14th-18th

9am-3pm

We will learn about the types of Jet Engines, how they work, and what aircraft they are used in. Students will then assemble their own 3D printed Jet Engine model. In the afternoon the students will split into two groups and race to assemble a large Jet Engine model. In the afternoon we will learn about common airplane emergencies and see if we can spot the causes of accidents caught on tape.

Our maintenance day will include learning about the tools commonly used for airplane maintenance, common maintenance issues and students will assist with an oil change on a real airplane!

Students will learn from a seasoned aerobatics instructor about what it takes to be an aerobatic pilot. We will also see the planes that are used for aerobatic flying. In the afternoon we will learn all about helicopters and students will be able to interact with a real helicopter!

Students will learn about the jobs of air traffic controllers and the tower. The students will also go on a tower tour at falcon field airport, learn about the responsibilities of the tower and get a chance to try out being an ATC in a fun runway game.

Students will learn all about drones and how they operate. They will then take what they learned and practice with a drone that they can keep. In the afternoon we will head over the CAF museum for a tour of their museum, maintenance hangar and war planes.