Redbird CTE Sim Lab at AirVenture Booth #301 (6th-12 Grade)

Redbird CTE Sim Lab at AirVenture Booth #301 (6th-12 Grade)

  • Ages 12+

Take simulator-centric career and technical education (CTE) classes on aerodynamics, navigation, and weather.

By Redbird Flight Simulations

Select date and time

Starts on Monday, July 21 · 9:30am CDT

Location

EAA AirVenture

3000 Poberezny Road Oshkosh, WI 54902

Agenda

Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
Wednesday, July 23
Thursday, July 24
Friday, July 25
Saturday, July 26

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

“Straighten Up & Fly Right” – An Introduction to Flight and Aviation


It’s more than just a toe-tapping tune by Nat King Cole, circa 1943; it is also great advice. As we learn to fly, the three basic elements we must master before we can really go anywhere are airspeed...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

"What Makes an Airplane Fly?" - Aerodynamics, Physics, and Flight


You might think you know the answer to this question, but do you really? Come find out what really makes an airplane fly and then get to test that theory on our flight simulators. This might not be a...

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

“Stalls” - The Wing is the Thing


What is the difference between a car and an airplane? Show of hands: who said, “a wing”? Not bad. But do you really know how that wing works? And, more importantly, do you know what happens when that...

2:00 AM - 3:00 PM

"Wow, It's Windy" - Basic Aviation Weather Topics


Does wind make a difference in aviation? What happens in my airplane when the wind blows? Where does it come from? Why do we have wind in the first place? Why am I asking so many questions? Come to t...

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Ages 12+

Greg Roark is the Director of K-12 Education at Redbird Flight. He has degrees in K-12 Education, is an FAA Advanced Ground/Instrument Instructor, an instrument-rated pilot, a Part 107 Commercial Drone Operator, and a motivational speaker.  For 17 years, “Mr. R” has been an aeronautics instructor teaching in classrooms all across this great nation of ours including on the grounds of AirVenture for 11 years. He also works with school districts throughout the county helping them build their own aeronautics programming.

This year, Redbird is happy to announce that we can accommodate up to 12 students in each class! Also, to promote fairness in attendance, 6 seats can be reserved in advance while the other 6 seats will be available to be booked the day of the classes.


Special Note to All Parents: We need your help for these classes to run smoothly. Please be sure that you understand the age range for our classes. The material we cover is written specifically for this age group.  Younger students would struggle with the content and therefore find these classes frustrating. We work hard to ensure that each student who participates, regardless of their skill level, receives a worthwhile experience. Our rules exist to support that mission. Also, please make sure that your child knows that unruly or disrespectful behavior will result in their removal from the class. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.  We look forward to seeing you and your children at AirVenture!


Frequently asked questions

Is there an age requirement for these classes?

These classes are ideal for kids in grades 6-12.

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