An aviation STEM curriculum student flies one of the FAA certified flight simulators donated in 2023 to the schools by the Leading Edge Aviation Foundation
Mountain Home High School students are fueling the growth in the newest STEM program this year iniated by the Leading Edge Aviation Foundation. The Aviation 1 class now has 48 students building a base knowledge of the aerospace industry with hopes to advance to Aviation 2 and Aviation 3 level classes in the coming years.
Spokesman for the Leading Edge Aviation Foundation, Gerald Gaige, was recently a guest on KTLO’s Talk of the Town and shared about the latest project the students have been involved in.
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Gaige says they are already expecting a lot of growth in next years enrollment in the program.
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The growth of these aviation programs are prompting other school districts in the state to consider adding these programs in their districts.
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The Leading Edge Aviation Foundation is made up of local pilots who have enjoyed aviation in their own lives, and want to provide assistance to others, including students who may benefit from education or training for careers in the aviation industry. The mission “to educate, encourage and provide financial assistance to people interested in aviation who might otherwise be excluded” is accomplished with donations from community businesses and individuals who support increased opportunities for our community through the aerospace industry.
For more information call 870-656-6005.
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