Aviation and Aeronautics Academy
- Study the principles and science of flight and explore modern military and commercial aviation with an emphasis on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards
- Upper-level students choose track in Aviation Maintenance, Drone (Unmanned Pilot) or Flight (Manned Pilot) as their Academy focus
- Aviation Maintenance: Develop an understanding of the theory of aircraft airframes operation and aircraft powerplants, and associated maintenance repair practices.
- Unmanned Pilot: Build a drone using aerodynamic composite materials, advanced avionics, and instrumentation. Study various aspects of UAV flight operations (i.e,. navigation, industry laws and regulations to pilot UAVs).
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Manned Pilot: Conduct pre-flight inspections, engine start-ups, and taxi aircraft as a key part of ground operations. Study aspects related to flight planning and piloting aircraft (i.e., navigation, weather science, mathematical fuel and load planning).
Watch the video below to learn about the Unmanned Pilot (Drone) program offered in the district's Aviation Academy. Video Credit: The video was filmed using drone equipment and produced by Aviation Academy students in May 2025.
Have Questions?
Contact the Aviation Academy Facilitator, Donny Pharr, M.Ed, AGI