Jasper County Airport, in partnership with Purdue Extension Office and 4-H, will offer an Aviation Spark Club to 4-H youth in grades 3-12 starting November 2nd. The club will meet from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Jasper County Airport every other Thursday (11/2, 11/16, 11/30, 12/14, 12/28, and 1/11/18). The Aviation Spark Club is intended to educate as well as entertain participants. Youth interested in participating can sign up online here. Subjects include:
November 2, 2017
Airport/Airfield Sections, Markings, Lighting, Operation, and Management
- Parts of an airport
- Markings
- Lighting
- Operations
- Management
November 16, 2017
Aircraft
- Parts of an aircraft
- Different types of aircraft
- How aircraft fly
- STEM demonstrations
November 30, 2017
Pilot license requirements
- Student pilot
- Private pilot
- Instrument rating
- Commercial pilot
- Air Transport Pilot
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Single/Multi Engine
December 14, 2017
Maintenance Technician (Mechanic) License Requirements
- Specialization
December 28, 2017
Aviation Careers
- Pilot
- Airline
- Corporate
- Charter
- Instructor
- Sightseeing
- Aerial Application/ Crop Dusting
- Military
- Air Ambulance
- Skydiving
- Maintenance Technician
- Airframe & Power plant
- Avionics
- Composite
- Air Traffic Control
- Government/Regulators
- DHS/TSA
- NTSB
- FAA
- INDot
- Local
- Engineers
- Manufacturers
January 11, 2018
Aviation Career Outlook and Benefits
- Career Outlook
- Benefits vs other modes of transportation
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