2011 Aviation Discovery Weekend for Young Adults

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The Worcester Regional Flight Academy  |  Allen Aviation LLC
Allen Aviation LLC  |  774.287.4180
375 Airport Drive, Swissport Building, Worcester, MA 01602
The Worcester Regional Flight Academy, in partnership with the United States Air Force Auxiliary - Civil Air Patrol, is excited to offer a two-day Aviation Discovery Weekend for young adults ages 12-17, designed to open up a marvelous world of adventure and discovery and give you the opportunity to experience the thrill and joy of flying! 

"Learning to fly can increase self-confidence, spark imagination, or provide much-needed escape from the stress of daily living.  Hangar flying sessions, where talk of engines and airports blends with ruminations of perfect landings and spectacular


"Man must rise above the earth -- to the top of the atmosphere and beyond -- for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives." 

-Socrates
"When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." 

-Leonardo Da Vinci
Flying Machine

About Our Aviation Discovery Weekend
                            
If you have ever considered learning to fly, this is the perfect opportunity to test your interest without a major commitment of time or money. During this course we introduce students to the full range of Aerospace studies, provide an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and learn more about the Civil Air Patrol cadet program.

Each student will find themselves in the Pilot's Seat actually flying one of the Academy's training aircraft under the highly skilled guidance of our FAA-certified Gold Seal Chief Flight Instructor, William F. "Bill" Allen CFII.  Our Chief Instructor will make the appropriate logbook endorsements for all flight and ground instruction.

All instruction is credited toward completion of a Private Pilot License or Sport Pilot Certificate should the students decide to continue toward these ratings in the future.   If you find that flying is for you, The Worcester Regional Flight Academy would be happy to speak with you further about arranging lessons and meeting the requirements to become a pilot!


                                 







During the weekend . . .
                                                                 
Students will have an opportunity to meet and talk with experienced pilots and aviation career professionals.  Students will get a tour of the airport facilities, maintenance shop, flight school, Civil Air Patrol squadron, Air Search and Rescue Aircraft, and a light lunch provided each day.  The weekend itinerary will include: 





























As students explore systems, weather, aerodynamics, and maneuvers, they are not only preparing to become pilots, but a foundation is being laid of knowledge about science and technology -- the keys to our future.

























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Questions?

Call (774) 287 4180 or e-mail info@allenaviationllc.com 

"In just the last one hundred years, humans have witnessed both the birth of flight and the genesis of travel to other worlds.  Aviation has been, and always will be, an integral part of the unique history of discovery that human beings share.  Our dream of flying among the stars began with our dream to break the bonds of earth's gravity and fly among the birds.  From the Wright Flyer to the moon landing, from the space shuttle to the exploration of Mars, aviation is the cornerstone of our unrelenting drive to expand our horizons and explore." -Jeppesen


Stop dreaming and start flying today!
Dr. Robert H. Goddard
"Ours is the commencement of a flying age, and I am happy to have popped into existence at a period so interesting." 

-Amelia Earhart
First flight of the Wright Flyer I, Kittyhawk, NC, December 17, 1903
sunsets, yield lasting friendships.  The students we train today may be saving lives tomrrow as an air ambulance pilot.  Students may also realize dreams to fight fires from the cockpits of slurry bombers, deliver medical supplies and doctors to remote areas, or carry world leaders to critical meetings.  They may also go on to transport passengers as an airline captain, defend our nation as a fighter pilot, command a space shuttle, or be the first person to set foot on another planet." -Jeppesen
Who can attend:
Young Adults ages 12 to 17.

When:
We will be running three sessions.  Each session will accept between 12-15 students.

Session 1:  June 25 - 26
(CLOSED)

Session 2: July 23 - 24 
(OPEN)
Session 3: August 20 - 21
(OPEN)  

Where:
The Worcester Regional Flight Academy
Swissport | Building 12
375 Airport Drive
Worcester, MA 01602

Cost: $250
How to Register:

(1) Click HERE to pre-register and secure a place.

(2) Download and mail the Enrollment Form (to the right).

(3) Mail $65 (non-refundable) payment with a completed enrollment form (see below) to secure your reservation. The mailing address is stated at the bottom of the form.

(4) We will contact you to verify your reservation.

(5) Full balance is due fourteen (14) days prior to the session start date.

Download Application:

  • Ground Instruction: 3 1/2 hours of instruction by our FAA-certified Gold Seal Chief Flight Instructor covering basic flight aerodynamics and maneuvers, aircraft components, navigation, airspace, regulatory requirements, weather, instruments, GPS systems, radio communications and more.
  • Discovery   Flight: 30-40 minute Discovery Flight where we put YOU in the Pilot's Seat with our highly experienced instructors.
  • Aerospace History: Classes on the History of Flight from the Myths and Legends of Mankind to the Space Age taught by engaging Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Instructors.  You will have a chance to learn about the lives of some of the greatest visionaries and most inspiring aviators who have ever lived such as Leonardo da Vinci, the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, Harriet Quimby, Charles Lindbergh, John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Dr Robert H. Goddard, Bob Hoover, Patty Wagstaff and many others!
  • Astronomy: Basic Astronomy and Stargazing techniques taught by Civil Air Patrol instructors.
  • Guest Speakers: Guest Speakers from the Aviation Industry (TBA).
  • Career Exploration: Exploration of Career Opportunities in Aviation -- an opportunity to speak with Line Service Personnel, Control Tower staff, commercial pilots, airframe and powerplant mechanics, and more!
  • Facilities Tour: Tour of airport facilities (maintenance, hangars, terminal, etc).
  • Tour of a Civil Air Patrol Search and Rescue Aircraft led by a CAP Search & Rescue Pilot
  • Free Magazine Subscription: Free six-month subscription to AOPA or Flying Magazine.
  • Pilot Logbook: Official Pilot Logbook with certified endorsements for completed instruction.
  • Certificate of Achievement: Framed Certificate of Completion awarded by The Worcester Regional Flight Academy.
  • And more!