The Mission
The National Flight Academy (NFA) wants to reignite our students’ passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education. Through a series of immersive, aviation-inspired learning programs, students will literally be put in the cockpit and challenged to apply principles of STEM learning to real-world scenarios. This unique program is delivering results across the nation and captivating the digital minds of today’s youth like never before.
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AVIATION IN RESIDENCE The ultimate aviation-inspired learning adventure. |
The A.I.R. program takes place onboard Ambition, located on the grounds of the National Naval Aviation museum in Pensacola, Florida. For multiple days, 7th – 12th graders compete against each other in engaging and intense real-life scenarios that combine the thrill of flight with critical thinking techniques. |
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AVIATION CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE Transforming education in the classroom through aviation-inspired learning. |
A.C.E. is an immersive learning environment for 21st century middle schools and high schools. Using digital media, dynamic teaching methods and real-life simulations, students will be exposed to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math like never before. |
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AVIATION INSPIRED MISSIONS Aviation learning in your community. |
An immersive attraction designed to be experienced by parents and students at a public museum or science center. AIM will touch on a few specific STEM topics during a brief 10-20 minute immersive experience. AIM will also provide regional competitions that can be standalone multi-player activities or can engage ACE students in multi-school, multi-level competitions. |
About AIR
The National Flight Academy Aviation in Residence (AIR) program will bring the latest in multi-sensory media and simulation technologies, coupled with dynamic teaching methods, into an in-residence, educational program for 7th-12th grade students.
Schedule
Take a look into the average itinerary for a week long stay at the National Flight Academy AIR headquarters in Pensacola, Florida.
Facility Tour
A glimpse into the Ambition, the National Flight Academy’s facility. The immersive aircraft carrier simulation is complete with dining hall, state rooms and a full aircraft hanger filled with state-of-the-art simulators.