Aviation Academy
At Aviation Academy, let your future take flight as you spend ten days in one of the epicenters of aviation. This immersive program is for students interested in pursuing careers in aviation and who want to be at the forefront of future developments.
During the program, students will gain hands-on career experience and engage with leaders in the aviation industry as they access top facilities, like the United States Air Force Academy, and hear from renowned speakers, such as former NASA Astronaut Dr. Leroy Chiao.
Launch your future
- Interacting with industry professionals during exclusive site visits and speaking events
- Gaining hands-on experience participating in aviation simulations to better understand key concepts and how to incorporate the design thinking process, including designing, prototyping, and launching a model aircraft
- Experiencing life on the campus of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and participating in engaging forums led by our distinguished speakers and industry professionals
2024 Locations, Dates & Tuition
Colorado Springs, CO
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- July 6-15
- $4,995 – $5,145
What’s Included
On-site meals
University Accommodations
9:1 Overall Student-to-Staff Ratio
A Certificate of Completion
Program Highlights
Inspiring Guest Speakers
Gain valuable insights from the stories and experiences of industry professionals and expert speakers in aviation and their professional experience. Hear a special keynote from former NASA Astronaut and aviator Dr. Leroy Chiao on his four missions to space and countless hours in flight.
Falcon AeroLab Experience
Spend time at Falcon AeroLab’s state-of-the-art facilities, take a simulated flight in the iFly indoor wind tunnel, and ride in a helicopter. Get hands-on experience designing a Radio Control Model Airplane from prototype to launch.
Life on Campus
Stay on campus and get a taste of daily life at a top-ranked university. Experience what it’s like to balance studies and time at a top-ranking university while making memories and connections with other high-achieving students.
Exclusive Site Visits
Get an insider’s tour of training facilities, dive deeper into special interests, such as the aviation maintenance and weather rooms with specialized exhibits, experience a full-motion flight simulator, and more with visits to the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and the United States Air Force Academy.
The Experience, Day by Day
Day 1
Arrival
Day 2
Design Thinking
Day 3
Falcon AeroLab Part I
Day 4
Falcon AeroLab Part II
Day 5
Falcon AeroLab Part III
Day 6
Falcon AeroLab Part IV
Day 7
Falcon AeroLab Part V
Day 8
Methods of Flight
Day 9
Career Navigation
Day 10
Farewell and Departure
Location
What some of our alumni are saying…
The best experience for my daughter. Excellent organization.”
I really enjoyed making new friends and dedicating my time to empower my future.”
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