Junior Aviator
The “Junior Aviators” is an aviation program to show juniors what aviation is all about and to give them an experience of being up front in the cockpit with the pilot of an aircraft in flight.
This special course is designed for juniors aged between 8 and 17 it will give them the opportunity to learn more about flying.
- How an airplane fly?
- What are the components of an airplane?
- How do pilots learn to fly an airplane?
In addition to Junior Flyers being a unique feeder program, we designed a new and comprehensive curriculum to bring aviation education to a region where students historically have not had the exposure to aviation education and thus to aviation careers.
Juniors will experience an aviation education through activity-based learning and a curriculum focused on science, technology and engineering.
We believe Junior Aviators’ program will give them incentives to stay in school and perform well academically. Parents also have their place and can attend the course.
Parents
Aviation is exciting and vital to our nation’s future.
Junior Aviators will experience:
- A chance to examine an aircraft close up on the ground.
- A short Ground School session conducted by a pilot who will explain what the various parts of an aircraft are, what they do, and will answer questions about aviation and flying posed by the participants.
- A walk around, conducted on an aircraft, to show participants how pilots prepare for each flight and to brief the participants on the safety aspects of their flight.
- A flight in the front seat of an aircraft where participants will be able to observe all the facets of flight from start-up to take-off to cruising to landing and shut-down.
- The flying should be conducted one-on-one unless the parent or guardian wishes to accompany the young person and the pilot has room and carrying capacity in his aircraft.
Junior Aviators Basic (8–13 Years old)
You can actually ride in an aircraft up front with the pilot!
Your pilot will teach you about the controls, the parts of an aircraft, about the aircraft checks and ways of safely flying and then you will go on a short ride with the instructor where you will be shown how to takeoff, fly along straight and level, and how to land. You will become a Junior Aviator and earn a certificate showing that you learned what flying is all about. You can ask your instructor as many questions as you like. In doing so, you’ll learn more about aircraft and the principles of flight. That’s all there is to it. It’s really that simple!
Junior Flyers Basic participants shall have the following learning experiences:
- How an airplane flies
- Who flies airplanes
- Learn about airplane flight controls
- Learn about main parts of an airplane
- Basic information on radio communications
- Field trips to various destinations at the airport
- Insights about Aeronautical charts
- Flight of up to 45 min
Junior Aviators Basic Program:
The Junior Aviators’ is a two day course held Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ground School : 4 hours
- Flight: 45 min
- Total experience: 4h 45 min, including ground and flight time.
- Program Fees: 475 US Dollars
After having earned their wings, the participants will receive an end of course certificate.
Junior Aviators Advanced (14–17 Years old)
Your pilot will prepare you for your demonstration flight. You can ask as many questions as you wish.First of all, your pilot will explain what you will do and see. Then he will tell you about the aircraft, you will review an aeronautical chart and identify reference points you will look for during the flight. You will complete a careful “walk around” preflight inspection of the aircraft and identify the parts that control the aircraft. The pilot will help you buckle your seat belt and describe the interior of the aircraft, including the instrument panel.
Junior Flyers Advanced participants shall have the following learning experiences:
- How an airplane flies
- Who flies airplanes
- Airplane flight controls and basic instruments
- Learn about main parts of an airplane
- Types of airplane
- Learn about forces acting on an airplane
- Learn about the movements of an airplane
- Advanced information on radio communications
- Insights about airport traffic patterns
- Field trips to various destinations at the airport
- Learn the basics of aeronautical charts
- Perform an actual pre-flight inspection
- Flight instruction of up to 1h 30 min
Junior Aviators Advanced Program:
The Junior Aviators’ is a two day course held Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ground School : 6 hours
- Flight: 1h 30 min
- Total experience: 7h 30 min, including ground and flight time.
- Program Fees: 580 US Dollars
After having earned their wings, the participants will receive an end of course certificate.
The Program Details:
- Ground School for Junior Aviators and hands on aircraft preflight – They’ll learn about the aviation alphabet, where the gas tanks are, and how wings create lift too!
- Taxi time – Guided by an experienced flight instructor, our Junior Aviator will learn how an airplane starts, get to actually taxi (drive it on the ground), and share in the other pre-takeoff pilot duties.
- Flying the airplane – While under the guidance of the instructor, Junior Aviator holds the controls (all of our aircraft have two sets of controls) and fly the airplane plus we throw in a little geography lesson too!
- Pictures – You bet! We take digital pictures while our Junior Aviator is flying so you can share the experience with your friends and family.
- Refreshments – We return for a sparkling reception and presentation of their Beirut Wings’ end of course Certificate and award.
So what will your flight be like?
The biggest question on your mind might be about the actual flight. So what should you expect?
First of all, before the flight, your instructor will explain what will happen during the flight. This might include talking about the airplane;completing a careful “walk around” preflight inspection of the airplane and identifying the parts that control the airplane reviewing an aeronautical chart (or map)and identifying reference points during the flight.
Once you are ready to go flying, your pilot will help you buckle your seat belt and describe the interior of the airplane, including the instrument panel. Pretty soon, it will be time to go flying!
Once in the air, you’ll see the earth and sky in a new and exciting way. You’ll experience the wonderful freedom of flight that many people only dream about. If you are like most Junior Aviators, you’ll remember this experience for the rest of your life.
Once back on the ground, there will be additional time for you to ask questions about your flight. Ask away! Your instructor will be happy to tell you more about flying and their particular airplane.
We look forward to adding your name to the ever-growing list of Beirut Wings’ Junior Aviators!