Students must be 17 years old by August 15 to enroll in the Eagles program. The Instrument program is designed to teach students how to fly using instruments in an increasingly complex aviation environment. Participants learn in the same program as university flight students, covering the required ground, simulator, and flight hours necessary to take the FAA Instrument Rating knowledge exam, along with oral and flight tests. Students must possess a Private Pilot License prior to the start of camp in order to enroll in the Instrument program. Flight Exploration Developed for students ages 12 to 18, Flight Exploration is an intensive, five-day introduction to flying and flight training in ground labs, flight simulators, and the aircraft.
Students practice basic flight maneuvers and feel how the plane responds to the cockpit controls.
They learn about VFR procedures, how to read weather conditions, and how to comply with aviation regulations. This hands-on, practical experience will help them to explore and plan their career paths. Tuition includes all flight fees, housing, linens, on-campus meals, classroom instruction, flight materials and books, simulator time, special activities, and tours. For students ages 15 to 18 who have an interest in aviation or have previous aviation experience, ACES enables participants to choose the aviation career that most interests them and learn with aviation professionals in the field. Students explore career options in the fields of flight, maintenance, air traffic control, engineering, and avionics.