Junior Pilot Summer Camp at the air museum is an inaugural program to boost career knowledge of pilots and is part of the 727 STEM Learning Center sponsored by FedEx Express.
The camp is for students entering 6th – 12th grade and will include an abbreviated ground school. Two camps will run simultaneous: one for 6th – 8th graders and one for 9th - 12th graders. The camp will be offered Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15.
The younger group will run two full days (9am-5pm) and be receiving instruction on the basics of flight, conducting hands-on experiments demonstrating the forces of flight, and have chances to win a Discovery Flight. The high school group will have a half day on the first day during which they will learn the basics of flight. The second day will be reserved for flying in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Both groups will tour airport facilities including the tower.
Katie Birch, Vice President of the air museum and camp director says, “I want youth to know that those big, seemingly unachievable dreams they have ARE within reach and it is as simple as turning to face them and take just one step in that direction. I am beyond thrilled to partner with Scott Taylor in offering youth a unique opportunity to take that initial step in the direction of their dreams. Birch will be teaching the 6th – 8th graders. The 9th – 12th graders will be taught by Scott Taylor. Taylor is a board member at the museum and Certified Flight Instructor says, “our goal is to share our aviation experience to encourage and inspire youth that are interested in aviation."
The fees for the camp are $160 for museum members, and $180 for nonmembers. The student will receive flight materials, a T-shirt, and a family museum pass. Students are encouraged to bring a sack lunch or a box lunch can be purchased. Scholarship applications will be open on the museum website on June 22 and close July 7.
Executive Director, Larry Finley explains, “with the nationwide shortage of pilots for corporate and commercial aviation, we are ready to give our youth their initial access to the basics of flight and career opportunities into the future."
Camp registration is now open and can be found at www.midamericaairmuseum.org or in person at the museum. Contact Larry Finley with museum questions. Any questions about the camp, please contact Scott Taylor for students in High School 712-635-1902 or Katie Birch at 712-490-2691 for students in Middle School. The air museum is located on the northeast corner of the Sioux Gateway Airfield at 2600 Expedition Court. Regular hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Source: https://www.sioux-city.org/Home/Components/News/News/13157/16
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