Summer Academy
Designed By: Captain Barrington Irving
Youngest person ever and first Black to fly solo around the world.
Register early & receive a VIP flight with Capt. Irving and aviator friends!
Students will fly around Miami, meet fellow aviators in an amazing private event.
Program Details
summer academy dates:
June 20 - August 5
available upon request
price:
Weekly cost - $125
operation hours and days:
9AM - 4PM / Monday - Friday*
*Before & After School Care Available Upon Request
Discover Aviation
More Details- Newton's Law and Bernoulli's Experiments
- Aerodynamics
- Microsoft Flight Simulator Challenge
Aircraft Performance Navigation
More Details- Aircraft Reconnaissance
- Using an E6-B Flight Computer
- Weight and Balance
- Meteorology
- Flight Plan Competition
The Spectacular World of Robots
More Details- Robotic Building
- Software Programming
- Hydraulic System Experiments
Pioneers in Aviation and Rocketry
More Details- World Flight Adventure
- Pioneers in Aviation (Male, Female, and Minority)
- Rocketry
- Test Launch Challenge
GPS and Green Technology
More Details- Build a GPS (Global Positioning System)
- Green Energy (Wind, Solar, and Water)
Careers in Aviation and Entrepreneurship
More Details- Career Research
- Industry Analysis
- Business Plan 101
- How to Present a Business Plan
Airport Construction
More Details- Building a Green Airport
- Economic Impact to Community
- Live Demonstration
- Graduation Party
Aspects of Engineering
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Construct a solar boom box
Simple Machines
Build a Go-Kart and Remote Controlled Airplanes
“The Build & Soar Program helped me better myself so that I can get a job in aviation. It allowed me to meet new people and learn new things. Barrington motivated me to finish school and pursue a good career.”
Kenneth Mack
10th grade, age 15
“This program has opened my eyes to a world that was unknown to me, the world of aviation. It has also expanded the horizons of all the participants to learn more about aviation.”
Cinnevia Knight
7th grade, age 12