Students will write up flight logs and create maps to show how they reached the destination. After presenting, the class can compare stopovers, mileage and expenses, and count the number of ways people chose to go. Students will need to justify their decisions. Visit the FAA web site to learn more about flight planning and flight safety. For math practice, have students create a chart of fuel costs, given different gallon amounts and changing prices per gallon.
Students can also look for patterns in the chart.
See below for helpful fuel price web sites. There are many helpful on-line resources listed in our Aeronautics Links page. Aviation Fuel Look for fuel in your area, plan a flight with fuel stops, or check on local fuel prices. SSEC Real Time Data Geostationary satellite data provided in real time. Virtual Tourist II World Map Use this handy site to browse Web sites around the world.