The academy offers a unique opportunity for students to experience an orientation flight in a real aircraft and interact directly with aviation professionals, providing invaluable first-hand exposure to the aerospace industry.
The OBAP Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy in Boston is a nationally recognized week-long summer day camp designed to expose middle and high school students (ages 13-17) to diverse career opportunities within the aviation and aerospace industries. Co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE), the program offers hands-on experiences and educational activities. Participants delve into aviation history, learn the fundamentals of aerodynamics, and explore the role of government in aviation. Students will have the unique opportunity to take an orientation flight in a Cessna or Piper aircraft, receive introductory aviation education, and fly full-motion flight simulators when available. The academy also includes field trips to various aviation facilities and educational institutions, providing an up-close view of the industry. Students will meet and interact with aviation professionals, learn about contributions made by minorities in aviation, and operate unmanned aerial systems and remote-control vehicles. The program aims to help students understand the importance of STEM subjects in relation to aerospace careers and challenges them to strive for excellence.
A typical day involves a mix of introductory aviation education, hands-on activities like flight simulators or operating unmanned aerial systems, and engaging with aviation professionals. Field trips to aviation facilities and educational institutions are also a key part of the experience.
This program is best for middle and high school students (ages 13-17) with a general interest in aviation and aerospace, who are curious about potential career paths in the industry.
Holiday Inn Express, 245 Revere Beach Pkwy, Revere, MA 02151
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