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((PC Pilots is a 501 c3 organization.PC Pilots is a 501 c3 organization.))
S k y K i d s by P C P i l o t s
The Educational program that uses computer Flight Simulation Training
to educate and prepare young people to pursue successful futures with new knowledge, skills and confidence.
SKY Kids Mission
SKY Kids - School Program WHY FLIGHT SIMULATION ??
• Unlike video games, it actually simulates a real activity
• Moreover, it is extremely educational and developmental.
• More than a video game, the focus is education & learning
About SKY Kids
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A simple philosophy
1. Improve Academic Achievement.
1. Provide an alternative to Video games
Build Teamwork, Self confidence & Leadership
SKY Kids Mission Our Philosophy
• Provide additional education Math, Science, Reading, Physics, Geography, History & Weather
• Promote computer literacy
• Build leadership, team work & positive self identity.
• Increase parental involvement
SKY Kids Mission
Sky Kids provides:1. Custom flight cockpits 2. Professional controls
3. Computers with specialized software.4. Trained flight instructors 5. An educational curriculum 6. Sky Kids fly all over the world7. We provide training that can’t be duplicated in a traditional classroom.
Educational Topics
Reading
• Exercise their skills• Flight Plans & Written Materials
Communication• Learn how to communicate with Air Traffic Control
•Pilot and Co-Pilot communicate with each other and their instructor using Headsets & Mics
Educational Topics
History Comes Alive
Lindbergh over Atlantic
Wright Bros 1st Flight
Chuck Yeager
Tuskegee Airmen
Educational Topics
Science & Math
Kids discover
•How a plane flies.
•Newton’s Laws of Motion,
•Four Forces of Flight
•other scientific knowledge
Educational Topics Weather
• What causes of weather
• How to recognize changing conditions
• How to fly safely
Educational Topics
Geography & Geology
• Satellite photograph rendered scenery
• Kids learn about geologic wonders and great landmarks world wide.
• 60% of Chicago inner city kids will never leave their neighborhoods.
• Kids learn geography first hand, not from a text book.
Educational Topics
Geography & Geology
New York
Educational Topics
Geography & Geology
Golden Gate Bridge
Educational Topics
Geography & Geology
Chicago – Sears Tower
Educational Topics
Navigation
GPS
Compass
Educational Topics
Team Work & Leadership
Healthy Competition
Leadership
Team Work
8 Week Adventure
Week 5 Week 5 Taxi & Take Taxi & Take offoff
Week 6Week 6 WeatherWeather
Week 7Week 7 Landing Landing Week 8Week 8 Solo Flight Solo Flight & Graduation& Graduation
Week 1 The History of Aviation
Week 2 Physics of Flight
Week 3 Avionics .
Week 4 Navigation
Learn and Earn a Real Flight Lesson
Future Programs
Question: How many programs are there ?
Answer: We teach 5 eight week programs per year.
1. Military Jets
2. Aerobatics
3. Airline Pilot
4. WW II Aviation
5. Aircraft Carrier
6. Formation Flying
7. Around the World
8. Instrument Rating
9. Aviation Camp
“where the sky is not the limit”[email protected]