A hanger would be constructed on the airport for the construction and display of a number of light aircraft. Some examples that are under consideration can be viewed on the Web-site: www.navalairestates.com. A group is being formed that would construct a Quonset hut hanger. Although modern, it would look very much like those that dotted Florida in WWII.

Our goal is to have 3000 students a year visit this Childrens Aviation Center. They will see aircraft being assembled and flown. They would also participate in simulated flights on computer programs and tour the airport. The following is a detailed description of activities the students and their chaperones would view and be involved in.

Students would be limited to one class at a time. Over the course of a school year. (October to May 1) over 3000 students a year would share this experience. The curriculum would cover a two hour block of time. Visitations would be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Before students ever come to the Childrens Aviation Center, a group of one to three adults from our aviation community (with added help from aviation people in the local community being visited) would visit the school and classroom requesting information about our program.

Upon arrival at the school, a video tape of the exterior of the school and the classroom being visited, would be taken. The group would talk to the students about their upcoming visit to the Museum. The presentation would include a video taken of a previous class (10-12 minutes long) -- so that they may know what they will experience during their visit. A new video will be created around their class visitation to the airport and center.

Throughout their visit, there will be six cameras stationed at strategic locations to record their experiences. The class will proceed to the center for a briefing of what to expect and accomplish. They will then be broken into three groups of equal numbers. Each will have 10-- 12 students, plus adult supervision. They will be given cardboard, stick-on epaulets, wings, and name tags. Like the old "Av Cat" program, they will be broken into three "Groups": "BLUE BIRDS", "YELLOW BIRDS" and "RED BIRDS"! They will have already selected a "co-pilot"; and will partner with that person for the duration of the exercise.

The three 30 minute activities they participate in are: Microsoft Flight Simulator, tour of the assembly facilities, and tour of the airport on a tram, (modified to look like a space shuttle). Every 30 minutes, cadets (ah, students) will rotate into the next activity.

There is a very detailed, structured curriculum that will expose students and supervisors to many aerospace activities. Just a few examples: when on the simulators, students will spend 15 minutes as pilot & copilot; then switch. They may fly in a light aircraft & a more complicated aircraft. This illustrates a co-operative, team learning environment.

The tram will visit the flight line, specified hangers, and activities. Students may see aircraft flying. Someone in their "Cadet Group" may actually get to fly! (With proper parental approval and safety factors being observed.)

During a tour of the museum, students will see actual aircraft in various stages of construction. Former teachers and flight instructors, have put much thought and development into making this appropriate for fourth, fifth, and six grade students. They will view and participate in many activities that go into the production of a light aircraft. And then have the opportunity to see some of these types being flown

When all "Cadets" have rotated through the three phases, they will return to the main meeting room. A review of the "WINGS" experiences will occur.

The "WING will then depart. They may return to their school. If prior arrangements have been made, they may continue on to another location. The Babcock Wilderness Experience is one such activity that comes to mind..

During all these activities, from the time they arrive to their departure, all facets of the experience will be video taped. Shortly after their departure (within 2-3 weeks) the film will be electronically 'spliced from the six (6) cameras that will have gathered data on that particular class's activities. The 10--12 minute taped will be sent to the school, via mail -- or by human carrier. It may be reviewed -- and -- if desired, duplicated by their class. It may be used as a class project to raise money for whatever activities they and their school deem appropriate. Keep in mind this serves everyones interest: the school, the airport and its tenants. But most of all, the students.

Again WWW.navalairestates.com, will illustrate much of how we propose to accomplish our goals. It is hoped that this brief presentation of our goals and means to reach them will peak your interest. If this experience encourages even a small percent of students to better academic and citizenship levels, we will have reached our 2 goals. Thank you.