Middle School Students Exlore Aviation
This summer, Eaton RESA hosted a four-day aviation camp at Capital Region International Airport that gave students in grades six through eight an unforgettable, sky-high experience!
From the very first day, students dove into the world of aviation, mastering the phonetic alphabet, learning how weather shapes flight, exploring the layers of the atmosphere and experimenting with aerodynamics using a wind tunnel. They tested their piloting skills on Redbird Flight Simulators, flew drones and discovered how medical factors affect flight crews.
The adventure didn’t stop there! Campers toured the airport, stepping behind the scenes with UPS, the Michigan State Police Aviation Division and the airport’s fire department. A highlight for many was climbing up into the Air Traffic Control Tower, where they watched planes land with a bird’s-eye view!
To celebrate their journey, each camper took home a camp t-shirt, a goodie bag packed with swag from Eaton RESA and the Capital Region International Airport, and most exciting of all, a certificate for a free STEM Flight through the Experimental Aircraft Association and Crosswinds Aviation.
With hands-on activities and real-world aviation experiences, this camp truly inspired the next generation of aviators.
