Aviation Day Camp
Pilot Cadets
Flight Simulation and Piloting Skills
Entering Grades K-5
Full Day Only
Program Dates 2021:
June 21-25
July 6-9*
July 19-23
August 2-6
August 16-20
*4-Day session. No camp July 5.
Enroll in a course of flying fun at Pilot Cadets! Launch a thrilling series of flight simulations, using the Museum’s Flight Sim Zone to recreate airplanes and helicopters of all shapes and sizes. Complete a series of training exercises and take on challenges in many different aircraft.
Build and fly model aircraft and assemble a full-scale Penguin to investigate the function of each part of an airplane. Fly drones, learn to navigate with compass and GPS alike, and examine the cockpits of airplanes and helicopters configured for missions of all kinds in a week-long adventure in aviation.
Pilot Cadets Camp Includes:
- Flight Simulation Sessions, Including:
- Introductory flight orientation
- Basic flight training
- Aerobatics
- Cross country flights
- Airliner flights
- First-Person View Drone Operations
- Sound and Supersonic Flight
- Air Pressure and Hovercraft
- Parachutes and Air Resistance
- Model Airplanes and Gliders
- RC Helicopter Operations
- Cockpit Checkouts
- And Much, Much More!
Aviation Camp
Elementary Topics (K-5)
Air & Space
Drone Rangers (Half Day)
Extreme Flight
Flight Science Lab
Physics Flyers
Pilot Cadets
Robo Mechanics
Intermediate Topics (5-7)
Camp Schedule and Availability
Camp Information - Daily Schedule
Camper Information and Medical Form
Camper Welcome Letter
Aviation Camp Flyer
All camps are located at the Hiller Aviation Museum at the San Carlos Airport.