Sky Flight – Youth Aircraft Building & Aviation Program
About This Event
Build and restore real aircraft with aviation mentors while gaining hands-on experience in engineering, mechanics, and aviation.
Join the Sky Flight youth aviation program at Skagit Regional Airport and gain hands-on experience working with real aircraft. High school students work alongside experienced aviation mentors and mechanics to help restore, maintain, and work on aircraft while learning how airplanes function. Students may participate in ongoing aircraft projects, including restoration work on aircraft such as a Cessna 150. The program is designed for young people interested in aviation, engineering, mechanics, aerospace, or learning how airplanes are built and maintained. Participants can attend recurring work sessions, develop practical technical skills, meet aviation professionals and enthusiasts, and gain real-world exposure to careers in aviation. As students become more involved in the aviation community, there may also be opportunities to participate in aviation activities and learn more about flight training.
What you'll do and learn
What you'll do
Students will work with experienced aviation mentors on real aircraft projects. Activities may include aircraft restoration, basic maintenance, assembly and disassembly, inspecting components, working with tools, learning aircraft systems, organizing parts, and assisting with ongoing hangar projects. Students attend recurring work sessions and progressively take on more responsibilities as they gain experience.
What you'll learn
Students will learn how aircraft are designed, built, maintained, and restored while developing practical skills with tools and mechanical systems. They will gain exposure to aerodynamics, aircraft structures, engines, aviation safety, engineering, problem-solving, teamwork, and potential careers in aerospace and aviation.
What Students Learned & Experienced
Hear from students who participated in similar events and discover what you can gain from this experience.
Questions & Answers
Signed-up volunteers and the event's student leader can ask questions. Answers are visible to everyone.
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