Detailed Information OBAP ORLANDO ACE ACADEMY

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1 Detailed Information OBAP ORLANDO ACE ACADEMY About OBAP ACE Academy The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Summer ACE Academy is a nationally recognized program co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE). The purpose of Aviation Career Education (ACE) is to offer first level exposure to the aviation industry by providing aviation career exploration for middle and high school students. Academy participants learn about aviation history, theory of flight, and other aviation related subjects. Students will have the opportunity to go on field trips to aviation facilities, museums and participate in other hands on activities designed to give students a total aviation experience. Overview The Orlando ACE program is designed to expose youths to the wide variety of career opportunities in aviation. The goal is to provide an opportunity for students to receive hands on experience of learning the history of aviation, fundamentals of aerodynamics, the role of government in aviation, and the many careers available in the aviation industry. Students will meet Aviation Professionals and participate in field trips to a variety of aviation facilities and educational institutions. Activities As a member of an ACE Academy you will: Take an orientation flight in a Cessna or Piper aircraft Receive basic aviation education Take field trips to different aviation related facilities Be introduced to aviation history Fly a full-motion flight simulator Learn the qualities of leadership Associate and work with other youth Meet professionals from the aviation community Operate unmanned aerial systems and remote control vehicles Admission Requirements Admission is offered to boys and girls from 13 to 18 years old who have an interest in learning about aviation. Applicants are competitively ranked based on age, cumulative GPA, and essay. Note: the minimum age requirements may vary (age 13); contact your academy director via ) Students must be physically capable of participating in all activities. High standards of behavior and self-discipline are expected and students must abide by all academy regulations. Parents or guardians must attend an orientation before programs begin.

2 Application Process There is a $20.00 non-refundable application-processing fee for ALL APPLICANTS to cover administrative costs. Additional fees are specific to the academy and are noted. Applications deadline is June 30, The requirements are: 1. Submit a $20.00 non-refundable application fee. Payable online during the application process. a. If you require sending payment by Check or Money Order, you must contact the national office at Make all check/money orders payable to: OBAP - ACE Academy 2. Submit a completed online ACE Academy application. Once completed be sure to PRINT and bring to the first day or orientation of the academy. 3. Complete the online essay. a. Write and submit an essay of no less than 200 words expressing your interest in aviation. You may include your hobbies, civic involvement, and extra-curricular activities b. We recommend you give some thought to your essay as it is reviewed by your director. c. You may also consider typing it in MS Word or another text editor and cut and paste the content into the essay text block. Note you are only allowed a certain amount of space. 4. Submit a copy of your most recent official school transcript or report card indicating your cumulative GPA Incomplete packages will not be considered for admission and all documents will be discarded. Academy Cost: Vary. However, there is an application-processing fee: $20.00 for all students (unless approved by the national office) There will also be a $10 charge per child. This will be added towards the cost of the picnic on Saturday. Students will need money only if they intend to purchase personal items while on field trips and are responsible for keeping their own funds. Dates, Times and Locations Dates: July 10 16, 2016 Time: Start and End times may vary from day to day, so please be flexible. Location: All days will start and end at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando with the exception of Saturday. Oak Ridge HS address is: 700 W Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, FL On July 10: A MANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL PARENTS OR GUARDIANS will be held at 3:00 PM; During this meeting you will meet the camp s staff and be given a full account the proposed schedule and expectations of the students.

3 Schedule: (Schedules are tentative and Subject to change.) Day One plan of the day Monday : Welcome/Staff Introduction : History of OBAP ACE Academy : Aviation Disciplines, Class Rules and Organization Power Point Show : Student Meet & Greet : Lunch : Enroute to Federal Air Marshall Training facility at Orlando Airport. (Via school bus transportation) : Tour FAM facility : Enroute to Oak Ridge High School. (Via bus transportation) : Roll Call, assigned classroom, and Dismissal (Gary and Staff) Day Two plan of the day Tuesday : Roll Call, briefing by group leaders : Guest speaker : Enroute to Orlando Airport Fire and Rescue Facility : Tour Fire fighting facility : Lunch : Enroute to UPS sort facility : UPS Tour : Enroute To Oak Ridge High School : Roll Call, assigned classroom, and Dismissal (Gary and Staff) Day Three plan of the day Wednesday Roll Call (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE) 0800: Trip to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University : Tour Embry Riddle and Flight Line : Bus to Oak Ridge High School Day Four plan of the day Thursday : Roll Call, briefing by group leaders : Classroom briefing : Enroute to Orlando International Airport Tower : Tour FAA facility : Lunch : Enroute to Continental Maintenance Hanger : Tour

4 : Enroute to Oak Ridge High School 1645: Roll Call, assigned classroom, and Dismissal (Gary and Staff) Day Five plan of the day Friday : Roll Call, Morning Briefing Group Leaders : Aviation History Lesson : Enroute to Jet Blue Training Facility, Orlando Airport : Lunch at Jet Blue : Tour JB Facility : Enroute to Oak Ridge High School : Roll Call, assigned classroom and dismissal Day Six plan of the day Saturday ATLANTIC AVAITAION, Orlando Executive Airport 400 Herndon Ave, Orlando, FL (407) : Orientation flights with the EAA young Eagles : Picnic : Graduation ceremony Contact Us Gary Commock, Director Photo Gallery

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