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{{toplink|url=http://frankfordhs.philasd.org/aviation/|name=frankfordhs.philasd.org/aviation}}The '''Frankford Aviation Academy''' is a one-of-a-kind program where '''students interested in flight can fly an airplane or drone and earn their initial pilot certificates''' in these areas. Students who are motivated and meet FAA requirements will get to participate in aircraft flight training at Northeast Philadelphia Airport as early as their second year in the program. Students also have the opportunity to learn and perfect their unmanned aircraft pilot skills on high-quality drones and simulators. | {{toplink|url=http://frankfordhs.philasd.org/aviation/|name=frankfordhs.philasd.org/aviation}}[[File:FrankfordHSAviationAcademy.jpeg|thumb|right|A scene in the life of the Frankford High School Aviation Academy.]]The '''Frankford Aviation Academy''' is a one-of-a-kind program where '''students interested in flight can fly an airplane or drone and earn their initial pilot certificates''' in these areas. Students who are motivated and meet FAA requirements will get to participate in aircraft flight training at Northeast Philadelphia Airport as early as their second year in the program. Students also have the opportunity to learn and perfect their unmanned aircraft pilot skills on high-quality drones and simulators. | ||
''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the school's [https://frankfordhs.philasd.org/aviation/ home page]. | ''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the school's [https://frankfordhs.philasd.org/aviation/ home page]. | ||
Revision as of 18:13, 7 February 2023
frankfordhs.philasd.org/aviation
The Frankford Aviation Academy is a one-of-a-kind program where students interested in flight can fly an airplane or drone and earn their initial pilot certificates in these areas. Students who are motivated and meet FAA requirements will get to participate in aircraft flight training at Northeast Philadelphia Airport as early as their second year in the program. Students also have the opportunity to learn and perfect their unmanned aircraft pilot skills on high-quality drones and simulators.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the school's home page.
In The News
- A few Philly high school students are learning to fly as part of a program that's finally getting off the ground, Philly Voice, November 10, 2022.
Info
- Video: The Frankford High School Aviation Academy (YouTube, 5m43s)