The program offers a unique opportunity for students to experience a discovery flight in a single-engine aircraft with a flight instructor.
The CU Pilots program offers high school students a week of immersive exploration into aviation, engineering, and flight. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of flight dynamics, including lift and airfoils, through hands-on projects. Students will design, build, and test balsa wood gliders, experiment with weather and navigation tools, and engage in 'ground school' activities to develop pilot-like thinking. The program culminates in a discovery flight at Boulder Municipal Airport, where students will experience sitting in the pilot's seat of a single-engine aircraft with a local flight instructor. This program aims to instill a sense of accomplishment and belonging in STEM fields, particularly aeronautics, and connect students with local pilots and researchers.
A typical day involves hands-on activities like designing and testing gliders, experimenting with weather and navigation tools, and participating in 'ground school' activities to learn about flight dynamics.
This program is ideal for highly motivated high school students who are interested in understanding how humans fly, designing aircraft, or pursuing a career in aviation.
Rose Litman Research Laboratory 1560 30th Street 610 UCB Boulder, CO 80309
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