OBAP
EXPLORE AEROSPACE
Each Saturday for 12 weeks
February 27 - May 22, 2021
OBAP’s exciting new Explore Aerospace (EA) program gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of aviation and aerospace through a hands-on STEM-based curriculum from the comfort of home. Over the course of 12 weeks, students will learn from industry professionals, about principles of flight, aerodynamics, aerospace careers, meet guest speakers, go on virtual tours and so much more!
Space is limited. Applications must be submitted by February 15, 2021.
Explore Aerospace - Session 1: Ready for Takeoff, kicks off on Saturday, February 27, and will be held each Saturday for:
- Students in grades 6-9: 12 pm to 1 pm EST
Registration is now closed for grades 6-9. Click here to be notified when the next session opens. - Students in grades 10-12: 1 pm to 2 pm EST
Each session will be facilitated by an Explore Aerospace Instructor and will cover the fundamentals of flight. Materials and educational resources used for this virtual experience consist of activity workbooks and interactive presentations. Upon successful completion, Explore Aerospace students will receive a one-year OBAP student membership, which includes opportunities to apply for OBAP scholarships and access OBAP programs and opportunities such as ACE Academy, Solo Flight Academy, Webinars, Tuskegee NEXT, etc.
Through the generosity of our partners, limited fee waivers are available for students for whom the cost of this program may be prohibitive. Apply for the Explore Aerospace Program and the program fee waiver.
Meet the Team
Anya Kearns
Titus Sanders
Marquis Devane
Overview
OBAP’s exciting new Explore Aerospace (EA) program gives students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of aviation and aerospace through a hands-on STEM-based curriculum from the comfort of home. Over the course of 12 weeks, students will learn from industry professionals, about principles of flight, aerodynamics, aerospace careers, meet guest speakers, go on virtual tours and so much more!
Each session will be facilitated by an Explore Aerospace Instructor. Materials and educational resources used for this virtual experience consist of activity workbooks and interactive presentations. Upon successful completion, Explore Aerospace students will receive a one-year OBAP student membership, which includes opportunities to apply for OBAP scholarships and access OBAP programs and opportunities such as ACE Academy, Solo Flight Academy, Tuskegee NEXT, etc.
Application Process
The application fee is $50 for all participants. Need-based fee waivers are available on a case-by-case basis. Applicants requesting a $50 fee waiver will be required to submit a 500-word essay along with their most recent report card.
Applications will be screened and processed on a first-come, first-served basis until all 100 available slots have been filled.
Applicants must submit a completed online Explore Aerospace Program application to be considered.
Admission Requirements
Admission is offered to students in grades 6-12 who are interested in learning more about aviation and aerospace.
High standards of behavior and self-discipline are expected, and students must abide by all academy regulations.
Explore Aerospace
SESSION ONE SCHEDULE
Session One: Ready for Takeoff
| Week 1 | Introduction and History of Aviation |
| Week 2 | Aviation Careers |
| Week 3 | Parts of an Airplane |
| Week 4 | Aerodynamics |
| Week 5 | Newton's Laws |
| Week 6 | Principles of Flight |
| Week 7 | Flight Instruments |
| Week 8 | Airports |
| Week 9 | Airspace |
| Week 10 | Navigation |
| Week 11 | Aeromedical Factors |
| Week 12 | Aviation Weather |
Explore Aerospace registration is now closed. Complete the form below to be notified when registration begins for the Spring session.
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