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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.

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Program Details

summer academy dates:

June 20 - August 5
Download Flyer available upon request

price:

Weekly cost - $125

operation hours and days:

9AM - 4PM / Monday - Friday*

*Before & After School Care Available Upon Request

Discover Aviation

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  • Newton's Law and Bernoulli's Experiments
  • Aerodynamics
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator Challenge

Aircraft Performance Navigation

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  • Aircraft Reconnaissance
  • Using an E6-B Flight Computer
  • Weight and Balance
  • Meteorology
  • Flight Plan Competition

The Spectacular World of Robots

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  • Robotic Building
  • Software Programming
  • Hydraulic System Experiments

Pioneers in Aviation and Rocketry

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  • World Flight Adventure
  • Pioneers in Aviation (Male, Female, and Minority)
  • Rocketry
  • Test Launch Challenge

GPS and Green Technology

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  • Build a GPS (Global Positioning System)
  • Green Energy (Wind, Solar, and Water)

Careers in Aviation and Entrepreneurship

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  • Career Research
  • Industry Analysis
  • Business Plan 101
  • How to Present a Business Plan

Airport Construction

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  • 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

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