Mesa Flight Centers




Upon arriving at the Flight Center students receive a brief orientation of the facility. Some of the terms and principles learned in the classroom are reviewed. All students are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of behavior. The principles of flight and the basics of the airplane are reviewed from lessons taught in the classroom. The next event is to participate in Ground School . After a review and brief practice of their flight maneuvers, students take their “Flight Test” in the Hartel Trainers. After passing Ground School , the students are on their way to earning their flight simulator "Pilot's License". After Ground School the students divide into five groups, each sent to a different activity station. They are given a log book where they record information at each station. Following a schedule each group rotates to another activity station every 30 minutes. Science Activities: We call this center “Wright's Runway of Discovery”. There are seven experiments that demonstrate various forces or Bernoulli's Principle. These forces along with Bernoulli's Principle are important to the flight of an airplane. Computer Simulated Flight: Students practice their flying skills on the computer. Using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, the pilots take off from Williams Gateway airport and practice landing at a nearby field. Pilots record the success of each flight in their "Pilot's Log Book". Airplane Simulator: At the next center students will be able to climb aboard the full motion flight simulator to take a "flight" with the aid of an instructor. Students describe their experience in their Log Book. Night Vision Experience :(Lowell only) At this same station, students have the opportunity to peer into the darkened Night Vision Experience room and show on a grid what they see. (Night Vision Experience Dedication - January 20, 2002) Helicopter Trainer: Students take the controls in our helicopter simulator. This simulator is constructed using parts from a retired MD 500. A computer simulation program of the instrument panel was developed by Boeing engineers. Students will be instructed during this imaginary flight by a community or Boeing volunteer experienced in aviation. Closing: The closing activity is a debriefing of the day's events with a question & answer session, a short video, and presentation of pilot “licenses” and completion certificates.
Dr. Steven W. Green, Director Mesa Public Schools SSRC 549 N. Stapley Drive Mesa, AZ 85203 Webmaster: dmlesueu@mpsaz.org

Upon arriving at the Flight Center students receive a brief orientation of the facility. Some of the terms and principles learned in the classroom are reviewed. All students are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of behavior.

The principles of flight and the basics of the airplane are reviewed from lessons taught in the classroom. The next event is to participate in Ground School . After a review and brief practice of their flight maneuvers, students take their “Flight Test” in the Hartel Trainers. After passing Ground School , the students are on their way to earning their flight simulator "Pilot's License".

After Ground School the students divide into five groups, each sent to a different activity station. They are given a log book where they record information at each station. Following a schedule each group rotates to another activity station every 30 minutes.

Science Activities:

We call this center “Wright's Runway of Discovery”. There are seven experiments that demonstrate various forces or Bernoulli's Principle. These forces along with Bernoulli's Principle are important to the flight of an airplane.

Computer Simulated Flight:

Students practice their flying skills on the computer. Using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, the pilots take off from Williams Gateway airport and practice landing at a nearby field. Pilots record the success of each flight in their "Pilot's Log Book".

Airplane Simulator:

At the next center students will be able to climb aboard the full motion flight simulator to take a "flight" with the aid of an instructor. Students describe their experience in their Log Book.

Night Vision Experience :(Lowell only) At this same station, students have the opportunity to peer into the darkened Night Vision Experience room and show on a grid what they see.
(Night Vision Experience Dedication - January 20, 2002)

Helicopter Trainer:

Students take the controls in our helicopter simulator. This simulator is constructed using parts from a retired MD 500. A computer simulation program of the instrument panel was developed by Boeing engineers. Students will be instructed during this imaginary flight by a community or Boeing volunteer experienced in aviation.

The closing activity is a debriefing of the day's events with a question & answer session, a short video, and presentation of pilot “licenses” and completion certificates.