Year 1
Launching into Aviation
This is the initial course for the pathway. The course is part of the AOPA High School STEM Curriculum. The first semester is called Launching Into Aviation, and the second semester is called Exploring Aerospace and Aviation. The course is a broad overview of all things
Year 2
Introduction to Flight
This is the second course in the pathway. The course is also part of the AOPA High School STEM Curriculum. The first semester is called Introduction to Flight, and the second semester is called Aircraft Systems and Performance. Students will use simulators and drones in this course. View the course outline HERE.
Year 3
Aviation 1A
This is the third course in the pathway. The course currently uses Jeppesen Private Pilot materials as well as King Schools and Sporty's Private Pilot course materials. The course is heavily focused on the Private Pilot Knowledge Test. Students will use simulators and drones in at a high level in this course.
Electives
The above pathway is in place to grant pathway completion to those who successfully finish all courses. If a students wants to take a course solely as an elective, he or she is welcome to do so, as long as there is room in his/her schedule as well as room in the course. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to enter the courses or the pathway. Check with your counselor and let him/her know your intentions.