Schools registered for the competition will receive complimentary “Fly to Learn” curricula, which comes with flight simulation software powered by X-Plane. Teachers will guide students through the science of flight and airplane design, completing the curricula in approximately six weeks in the classroom or in four weeks through an accelerated program. Each high school will apply what they have learned by modifying the design of an airplane. The schools will then compete in a virtual fly-off, which will be scored on aerodynamic and performance parameters while flying a specific mission profile. Judges from GAMA will select the winning school based on that score and other factors.
The contest will be consistent with guidelines for Private Pilot - Airplane Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-6A, Change 1, dated 6/12/2017) published by the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration.
The contest will include both oral and written tests assessing general knowledge of aviation flight operations specific to the Private Pilot Airplane Airman Certification. Definitions, knowledge, processes and procedures relevant to flight operations will be assessed.
The contest will include a series of operations, not necessarily in this order:
● Aircraft Preflight Inspection, Cessna 172N
● Flight Plan
● First Solo and Cross Country Flight Simulations
FTW (For The Win) Robotics is dedicated to promoting STEM through the use of drones in schools. Our Drone Program explores the STEM Principles behind drones and their use in society. Students work through curriculum, activities and quizzes to gain a well-rounded perspective on this emerging new technology.