OBAP
EXPLORE AEROSPACE
Each Saturday for 12 weeks
February 26 – May 21, 2022
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!
Explore Aerospace - Session 1: Taking Flight, kicks off on Saturday, February 26, and will be held each Saturday for all students from 12 to 1 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.
Meet the Team
Anya Kearns
Titus Sanders
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 $100 for all participants. Need-based fee waivers are available on a case-by-case basis. Applicants requesting a $100 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 200 available slots have been filled.
Applicants must submit a completed online Explore Aerospace Program application to be considered.
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 fee waiver.
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: Taking Flight
| Week 1 | February 26, 2022 | Introduction and History of Aviation |
| Week 2 | March 5, 2022 | Parts of an Airplane |
| Week 3 | March 12, 2022 | Aerodynamics |
| Week 4 | March 19, 2022 | Newton's Laws |
| Week 5 | March 26, 2022 | Principles of Flight |
| Week 6 | April 2, 2022 | Flight Instruments |
| Week 7 | April 9, 2022 | Airports |
| Week 8 | April 23, 2022 | Airspace |
| Week 9 | April 30, 2022 | Navigation |
| Week 10 | May 7, 2022 | Aeromedical Factors |
| Week 11 | May 14, 2022 | Aviation Weather |
| Week 12 | May 21, 2022 | Aviation Careers |
Contact the Explore Aerospace Team
Have questions, contact the Explore Aerospace team.
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Black Aerospace Professionals
is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
19 Mantua Rd.
Mt. Royal NJ 08061
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