Activities include:
· Individual discovery flight in a Cessna 152 trainer
with an FAA licensed instructor.
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Flight in a glider.
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Flight in a helicopter.
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Flight in a hot air balloon. (tethered)
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Cross country airplane flight to the EAA Museum in Oshkosh.
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Hands-on take home projects
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Supervised use of tools in construction of an aluminum wing section.
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Instruction and practice in wiring an aircraft electrical circuit.
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Discovery of important aviation historical events and pioneers.
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Principles of science related to flight, aviation instruments, meteorology, and navigation.
·
Radio controlled model flight
under supervision of experienced pilots.
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Meeting with aviation
professionals and valuable career information.
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Tour of airport facilities.
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Enjoyment of the company of
other youth that share your interests.
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Visitation to EAA Air Academy
at Oshkosh.
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Take home informational
packet.
- Lunches and snacks provided.
Your instructors:
Members of the EAA 1158 are trained volunteers who love aviation and are committed to youth.
How to Enroll in
Air Camp 2007
Application:
Membership
in Air Camp is by application with preference given to older applicants.
June 1 is the priority date. Applications
submitted after that date will be considered on a space available basis.
Cost:
Air
Camp tuition is $210. Applications must include a refundable $25 payment
applied to total. Financial
West
Bend Air supports Air Camp and provides scholarship/ financial aid
assistance. Upon acceptance,
a liability waiver, medical information and additional information will be
required. Parent volunteers
are always welcome.
For applications:
Click here for a printable application.
or visit West Bend Air in the airport terminal building,
or contact:
Paul
Lupton Ph.D., Director
262-629-4445
