FLIGHT SIMULATION COMPETITION

Important Dates:

Introduction to Avionics Workshops - Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th

Building Simulators - March 12th, 19th &, 26th

Flight Simulation Competition – May 7th
(Patriots 14th Annual Youth Summit On Technology)

Flight Simulation Summer Camps – TBD

General Information: The purpose of this project is to generate interest in the fields of avionics, aeronautics, and aviation.  Working with flight simulators students will gain an understanding of the skills involved in flight, not just from the piloting standpoint but the engineering and physics behind flight technology.  Students will be engaged from hands-on and conceptual perspectives by working with mentors and trainers who will instruct and inspire them to explore a variety of opportunities in these fields.

Program: This competition is for middle school students.   Students will learn the concepts and career opportunities that are available in the aerospace industry.  They will also learn the fundamentals of flying as well as flight technology.  Teams of four students will then build… that’s right build their own flight simulator which will be displayed at the Flight Simulation Competition during Patriots 14th Annual Youth Summit on Technology (May 7th).  Students will share their knowledge and be judged for competency in flight including becoming airborne, developing and maintaining flight paths, safely landing, and overall aeronautical skills during the competition.  They will compete in a tournament bracket until the winner with the best skills is decided. 

Prizes: All students will receive a 2010 Patriots Video Gaming Conference t-shirt.  Door prizes provided by Microsoft and Best Buy.

Building Workshop Dates:
March 12th, 19th, & 26th
*Additional workshop dates may be added as needed

Other Dates:
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Family Day African American Pioneers (Feb 12th)

Site Visit to Rockwell International the builder of the B-1B simulator Sterling, VA (Feb 26th)

Patriots 14th Annual Youth Summit (May 7th)
Charles Flowers High School

Students Will:

• Increase their knowledge and understanding of the dynamics behind flight technology;
• Tour facilities and test flight simulators;
• Work with specialists in the aviation industry as they build their flight simulators;
• Test their new found flight capability skills; and
• Discover career opportunities available in the aerospace industry

Business and government support: Dr. Jay Collins/250inc.com Microsoft, Booz/Allen/Hamilton, Navy Academy, and Kappa Alpha Psi

Fee:  Must be a Patriots member

Information and registration: See above or call Patriots at 301-925-9350 or contact programs@patriots-ttc.org