Redbird Flight Simulations has released a new flight simulation supplement for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) High School STEM curriculum.
Released to more than 70 schools during the 2018-2019 school year, AOPA’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum provides pathways to aviation careers for approximately 10,000 students in more than 322 schools nationwide. With the new simulator supplement from Redbird, these schools will have access to nearly 70 additional lessons, expanding their capabilities to immerse students in educational aviation coursework, according to Redbird officials.
“With its high school STEM curriculum, the AOPA Foundation’s You Can Fly program has opened doors to aviation careers for thousands of students from diverse backgrounds,” said Redbird CEO Todd Willinger. “The new simulator supplement gives educational institutions and their teachers another tool to keep these students engaged, motivated, and on track to pursue myriad opportunities in an industry with an increased demand for highly-skilled workers.”
Like the AOPA High School STEM Curriculum, Redbird’s simulator supplement is available at no cost to participating high schools.
Educators can access all ninth-grade simulator supplement lessons now.
Redbird plans to release the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade lessons at the AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Symposium, which takes place Nov. 13-15, 2022, in Memphis, Tennessee.