Inspiration Through Aviation
Since 2000, The Tom Wathen Center has offered a growing number of programs using "Inspiration through Aviation" to encourage STEM learning.
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Science taught through Real-World applications
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Technology activities used to enhance learning
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Engineering skills gained through hands-on experiences
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Math taught from an aviation perspective
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & TEENS
Young Eagles Flights
The Young Eagles flight program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people ages 8 through 17 the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of flying in a general aviation airplane. The Tom Wathen Center supports Flabob Airport’s EAA Chapter One in providing free airplane rides made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students at the University of California Riverside have formed the Aerospace Systems Organization to learn and train in the field of rocketry. The rocket lab is available to student groups of all ages interested in this field. The Tom Wathen Center (TWC) and the Friends of Amateur Rocketry (FAR) are working together to help students learn about projects listed below:
Build-A-Plane
This program is available for students 14 & 1/2 years or older. In these restoration projects, small groups of students under close and expert adult supervision have fun and learn restoration skills. The group meets on Saturday mornings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Build-A-Plane gives students a chance to learn about building, repair and restoration of aircraft,with hopes of them becoming involved in aviation.
Youth Opportunity Program
Certified instructors work hand in hand with misguided and disadvantaged youth Students are taught basic structural repair, fabric covering prep and paint. Two programs of this nature are available; auto-body and aircraft restoration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Build-A-Plane gives students a chance to learn about building, repair and restoration of aircraft,with hopes of them becoming involved in aviation.
AIR ACADEMY-NOW ENROLLING
This program geared for middle and high school students provides a broad introduction to aviation science including weather, navigation, and the principals of flight. Programs include a number of hands-on activities and 3 day Air Academy culminates an EAA Chapter One Young Eagles airplane flight.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students at the University of California Riverside have formed the Aerospace Systems Organization to learn and train in the field of rocketry. The rocket lab is available to student groups of all ages interested in this field. The Tom Wathen Center (TWC) and the Friends of Amateur Rocketry (FAR) are working together to help students learn about projects listed below:
New Rocketry Program
The Tom Wathen Center has built a rocket lab to help students learn about solid and liquid engine powered rockets. Click 'additional information to read more:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students at the University of California Riverside have formed the Aerospace Systems Organization to learn and train in the field of rocketry. The rocket lab is available to student groups of all ages interested in this field. The Tom Wathen Center (TWC) and the Friends of Amateur Rocketry (FAR) are working together to help students learn about projects listed below: