MISSION 1:
COMMERCIAL, GENERAL, & MILITARY AVIATION
AND MAINTENANCE
6th-8th grade students are encouraged to complete Level 1
9th-12th grade students are encouraged to complete Level 2
Mission 1: LEVEL 1
6th-8th grade students
This Mission is broken into two parts: A Research portion and an Investigation portion.
Please complete both before submitting your chosen Mission.
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Learning Objective: Research and develop comprehension around pilot careers. Investigate the Four Forces of Flight and develop understanding for how aircrafts fly.
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Pre-Mission Research: What Pilot Careers are available in Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, and Military Flying?
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Research using the website listed below. Create a Word or Google Document and answer these questions in paragraph form:
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Which Pilot career interests you the most? Why?
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Which STEM skills are critical to becoming a Pilot?
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What steps can you begin to take NOW to reach the goal of becoming a pilot?
Visit this website to begin your research: Pilot Careers
Remember to write your response in paragraph form in a document to be saved and submitted using the button below:
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Mission 1: Level 1 Investigation
THE FOUR FORCES OF FLIGHT
Level 1 Investigation
Learn about the Four Forces of Flight in the video to the left and choose one of these STEM Investigations to complete:
(if choosing the last one, please complete all 4 activities)
Remember to send us a video or photos of your completed mission and please submit your research portion once complete.
Mission 1: LEVEL 2
9th-12th grade students
This Mission is broken into two parts: A Research portion and an Investigation portion.
Please complete both before submitting your chosen Mission.
Learning Objective: Research and develop comprehension around pilot careers. Investigate the Four Forces of Flight and develop understanding for how aircrafts fly.
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Pre-Mission Research: What Pilot Careers are available to choose from?
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Research using the websites listed below. Create a Word or Google Document and answer these questions in paragraph form:
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Which Pilot career interests you the most? Why?
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Which STEM skills are critical to becoming a Pilot?
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What types of High School classes or courses can you take to prepare you for a career in Aviation? What types of universities, colleges, or flight schools can you begin exploring?
Visit these websites to begin your research:
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Remember to write your response in paragraph form in a document to be saved and submitted using the button below:
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Mission 1: Level 2 Investigation
THE FOUR FORCES OF FLIGHT
Level 2 Investigation
Learn about the Four Forces of Flight in the video to the left . Choose one of the Investigations below to complete OR create a Google Slide presentation about the Forces of Flight and describe how aircrafts fly.
(Only need to create the water bottle rocket, not the wind vane. Please use caution when launching your rocket)
Remember to send us a video or photos of your completed mission and submit your research portion once complete.
Aircraft Maintenance and Mechanic Careers
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Maintenance is one of the fastest growing career fields in aviation. Like pilots, there is a critical shortage of maintainers to keep an aircraft and its many associated systems operating. Technical experts that can work on multiple types of propulsion systems, avionics, and airframes are in short supply. The need for these skills grows exponentially as aircraft (manned and unmanned) continue to advance in complexity and sophistication. Today’s maintainers are so much more than the mechanics of only a decade ago – they are highly trained and skilled technicians that are the critical link to safe and efficient air & space travel. Whether you are interested in civilian or military aviation maintenance, you will find careers that are highly rewarding and financially lucrative.
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Check out the video below to learn about a day in the life as an Aviation Maintenance Technician.