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Summer Explorers Junior Test Pilot Program


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Lisa Brown
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This program is designed for students to learn about the science, engineering, technology, and math used in flight test at Edwards AFB, Plant 42, and the Antelope Valley of California the home of the Air Force Flight Test Center.

Here is the class outline:

1. Aerospace Professional Interviews

Throughout the summer, we will be collecting questions from our students for professionals in aerospace including engineers, test pilots, AF pilots, flight test physiologists, and astronauts. In this section, we will collect our interviews.

2. MISSION: Flight Test and Edwards/BBAP

Welcome to the JTPS! In this mission, you will learn a little about why Edwards was chosen to be the home of the Air Force Flight Test Center and find out what a test pilot does.

3. Mission: FLIGHT

In this module you will learn about how the wings of an airplane work with air pressure and the thrust of an engine or propeller to overcome the forces of gravity!

4. Mission: Jet Engines & MACH Speed

This is a fun module that will help you learn more about the force of gravity, jet engines, and MACH speed.

5. Mission: STEALTH

In this mission you will learn about stealth technology and the B2 bomber. Begin with the introduction to the lesson and work your way through the mission activities. Successfully complete the mission debrief at the end to receive your certificate on Stealth Technology!

6. Mission: ALTITUDE

Your mission is to explore how altitude affects flight and how high airplanes fly and why.

7. Mission: PAYLOAD

Learn how the shape of the wings, engines, and fuselage of an airplane affect what it can carry. Think like an engineer about aircraft design!

8. Mission: MANEUVERABILITY

Explore how different aircraft move, what the purposes are, and how they are moved by instrumentation.