Aviation Career Education Academy (ACE)
This Program is designed for Youth in grades 8 - 10 who may or may not have an interest in an aviation career. The 5-day camp is based at Wayne State University. Tours include Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Metro Airport and The Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum. Classroom instruction includes the History of Aviation, parts of an airplane, theory of flight, weather, and aviation map reading.
For applications call Dr. William Robinson @ 313-577-3082. Applications will be available in April of every year
This program formally known as Summer Flight Academy is designed for youth ages 14 to 19 years of age who want to become pilots. The program offers year round flight instruction and ground school leading to a private pilot license. Currently the program can accommodate two youth per year; however, as more aircraft become available the capacity of the program will be expanded. The expansion will entail more youth and other cities near Detroit and further instruction leading to certified flight instructor. The cost of the program to the youth is minimal mostly books and FAA exam fees. The program is designed for disadvantaged youth, male and female in the Metro Area.
For applications call Brian R. Smith @ 313-898-0976. Applications will be available in December of each year.
For applications call Brian R. Smith @ 313-898-0976. Applications will be available in December of each year.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum and the Detroit Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., exhibit a wide variety of aviation role models, to over 4,000 students during
a five-day period, in February each year. This programs goal is to provide the student with a panoramic understanding of the paths to pursue to attain a career in aviation and aerospace science. Presentations from aviation professionals provide the following: 1) What opportunities exist; 2) What goals to set to pursue these opportunities; 3) How to achieve the presented goals. A 20,000 Sq. ft Exhibit Hall provides displays that include whole aircraft and aircraft engines, literature from aviation companies and most important a display of the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. Exhibitors at no charge have two 8 ft tables and as much space as needed. Exhibitors also have available presentation rooms in which 30 minute presentations can be made to up to 300 visiting students. Exhibitors are pilots, mechanics, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, electronic technicians, airport designers, FAA inspectors, airport managers, university professors, engineers, and Tuskegee Airmen.
a five-day period, in February each year. This programs goal is to provide the student with a panoramic understanding of the paths to pursue to attain a career in aviation and aerospace science. Presentations from aviation professionals provide the following: 1) What opportunities exist; 2) What goals to set to pursue these opportunities; 3) How to achieve the presented goals. A 20,000 Sq. ft Exhibit Hall provides displays that include whole aircraft and aircraft engines, literature from aviation companies and most important a display of the history of the Tuskegee Airmen. Exhibitors at no charge have two 8 ft tables and as much space as needed. Exhibitors also have available presentation rooms in which 30 minute presentations can be made to up to 300 visiting students. Exhibitors are pilots, mechanics, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, electronic technicians, airport designers, FAA inspectors, airport managers, university professors, engineers, and Tuskegee Airmen.
PROGRAM HISTORY
The Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Detroit Chapter has sponsored an African American History and Aviation Career’s Week for Detroit Public Schools annually for more than twenty (20) years in Detroit, Michigan. Some of the past participants have been Northwest Airlines, United Parcel Service, United Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines, U. S. Air Force, Delta Airlines, U. S. Marines, U. S. Coast Guard, Western Michigan University, Wayne State University and the University of Michigan and a host of others. This program is sponsored in part by Comerica Bank, The Black United Fund and the Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum.
The Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum is a partner museum and regional center for the Wild Blue Wonders (WBW) Program in the Detroit Metro Area. This program uses aviation to inspire middle school age students to learn more about science, math and technology. Using a team approach, the program utilizes five prepared components or “missions”, each designed to implement a “Flight Crew’s” various problem-solving skills.
Each mission is developed around specific educational standards. The WBW program has been designed by leaders in aviation education to be flexible and easily implemented in the classroom or as an after-school activity. For more information call Brian Smith at 313-898-0976.
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