Pilots take no joy in
walking. Pilots like flying. - Neil Armstrong
AeroScholars
Fundamentals of Aviation Science
If the
Young Eagles flight is one end of a youngster's aviation
journey, the AeroScholars program prepares them for its
continuation as a young adult. The only online aviation
course currently available for high school students, it
enables students to earn high school or college credits.
Few high schools offer aviation programs, said Dr. Lee
Siudzinski, EAA's vice president of education, but
through AeroScholars students receive an introduction to
aviation that shows them a number of opportunities they
may want to explore. "It's not intended to make all
young people pilots, but students who successfully
complete the Aviation Science Fundamentals and Advanced
Aviation Science courses are authorized to take the FAA
private pilot knowledge test.
Presented in English, any high school student in the world
can take the online courses. Students have 18 weeks to
complete the two courses, as well as 10 weeks for a
summer session. Registration for the fall 2004 semester
is being accepted through September 30,with students
needing to complete course work by January 30, 2005.More
than 100 students completed the course last semester on
a test basis, and Siudzinski anticipates that about
1,000 students will finish the online classes in the
first year.
Created in collaboration with Utah Valley State College,
AeroScholars is accessible 24/7,365 days a year. In
addition to the online content, web assistance is
available nine hours a day Monday through Friday. So if
a student has a question about the content, or is having
difficulty with the technology, help is available,
Siudzinski said. Enrollment includes an EAA student
membership, and the courses provide opportunities for
non-virtual experiences, such as taking a flight lesson,
visiting a weather station, or attending an EAA Chapter
meeting. (For more information, visit
www.aeroscholars.com.)
All the additions to the EAA Young Eagles program mean that
youths will have more opportunities to learn about and
participate in aviation. And for children like Lucas
Benish, the timing couldn't be better. "I still like
making model airplanes out of Popsicle sticks or from
kits," he said. "But I'm ready to try something new."
Developed in
accordance with National teaching standards,
this award winning online
high school course brings the fascinating
world of aviation right to your fingertips.
You can earn
college credit from one of the Nation's top
aviation colleges! You'll participate in
exciting video and interactive activities,
pilot an aircraft as an
EAA Young Eagle, visit an Air Museum
through a virtual tour, explore aviation career
opportunities, and you'll even receive a
complimentary EAA Student
Membership with all its benefits!
To
enjoy this course demo now:
1.
Explore the sample lesson by selecting "Course"
and then "Lessons" from the icon bar above.
Lesson six is a
fully functional sample.
2.
Browse additional pages under the "Syllabus" and
"Course" icons at the top.
Should you have
questions regarding course registration or
payment, please contact us at:
888-654-LEARN or via e-mail at:
livehelp@aviationuniversity.com.
The Experimental Aircraft Association in
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, represents 50 years of
achievement in flight, aircraft innovation,
and aviation education.
With your
course purchase, you'll receive:
EAA Student
Membership
Aerospace:
The Journey of Flight textbook
On-line
course CD-ROM & course registration code
Quick start
guide
College
credit information letter
“The online high school course gives my
students a great introduction to aviation
and goes a long way to adding excitement to
science.”
—high school teacher, 2004
“These are the best online courses I’ve
ever seen.”
—higher education course reviewer, 2002
