Discover the basics of flight and take your first step into the world of aviation.

• What is aviation?

• How airplanes fly (basic concepts)

• Paper airplane design challenge

Learn what makes an airplane work by exploring its key components.

• Wings, engines, cockpit

• Foam glider builds

• Special Event: Young Eagles Rally & KGWS Airport Expo

Explore the science behind lift and airflow through fun, hands-on experiments.

• Lift and drag (simplified)

• Airflow demonstrations

Develop the skills to assess weather and make safe flight decisions.

• Aviation weather

• Go / No-Go Scenarios

Connect with professionals and map out potential aviation career paths.

• Career panel

• Pathway and resume workshop

Understand how pilots plan routes and operate within controlled airspace.
Meeting:

• Navigation fundamentals

• Flight planning exercise

Explore how aircraft are maintained and the engineering behind them.

• Aircraft maintenance

• Hangar / Maintenance tour

Work collaboratively to design and begin building an aircraft model, + Apply your knowledge by supporting real aviation events and operations.

• Project planning

• Begin team project

• Volunteer at Young Eagles Rally

Present your work and reflect on your growth throughout the program.

• Program reflection

• final presentation + recognition