“The Youth Aviation Academy provides graphical and animated training materials; qualified instructors and computer based training aids which together are the most effective teaching tools in the youth aviation education industry.”
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The Youth Aviation Academy provides graphical and animated training materials; qualified instructors and computer based training aids which together are the most effective teaching tools in the youth aviation education industry. The latest flight simulator software and hardware are combined to provide a realistic flying experience. The figure below depicts a typical virtual flight simulator workstation configuration. Typically two students are assigned to a workstation. One student acts in the role of the pilot and the other acts in the role of the copilot. Both view high resolution monitors as they fly in virtual airspace. The pilot position contains the main flight controls: flight yoke and foot petal. The copilot position consists of the supporting flight items: checklist, navigation chart, and handheld two-way radio.
The students follow scripted computer driven tutorial lessons, supervised by an instructor. The lessons are design such that the students learn to fly the simplest of aircraft and advance to the more challenging aircraft, as proficiency is achieved. The simulator experience is enhanced with classroom instruction prior to and after the computer driven lessons (select the Learning Plan button on the Home Page for more detail).
Currently, classes are held only at our sponsor’s facility. Please contact YAA for location and availability.
The student’s learning experience can also be enhanced via learning modules available on this web site (select the Learning Plan button at the top of this web page to gain additional information about lesson on the web) or by purchase of CDs from our web store (select the Online Store button a the top of this web page to enter our online store).
The YAA is constantly planning ways and methods to more effectively distribute youth aviation education. The figure below depicts some of the major initiatives. One exciting initiative is the deployment of a Mobile Education Facility. This facility will provide all of the teaching tools and aids used at our fixed facilities. The added benefit of the mobile facility will be that the classroom and flight simulation laboratory can be taken directly to the students. Thus, the mobile facility can be taken to elementary and middle schools, churches, and youth services facilities (e.g. Boy’s and Girl’s Club). This capability is planned for the 2012 timeframe.