1. Welcome to Our South Middle School Parents/Guardians
Western Massachusetts Wright Flight Program 2013 Mr. Pat Dufraine South Middle Wright Flight Liaison
Welcome to Our South Middle School Parents/Guardians

2. Overview Introduction Wright Flight Mission and Goals
Methods of Instruction
Student Expectations
Program Costs
Program Eligibility
Field Trips
Flight Day
Questions

3. Wright Flight Mission and Goals
The mission of Wright Flight is to inspire students to set goals and teach/motivate them to develop a plan to achieve that goal. The program culminates with each successful student
earning 30 minutes of flight
time in a Piper Warrior II
Emphasis on S.T.E.M. classes
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Students are required to set academic goals and maintain positive character traits

4. Methods of Instruction
Six classroom seminars held after school at South Middle (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)
Aviation History, Communication, Ground Support, Aerodynamic Principles, etc
Two flight simulator sessions held at South Middle
Microsoft Flight Simulator Program
Two Field Trips
New England Air Museum
Aerospace manufacturing facility (Peerless Precision)

5. Student Expectations S.T.E.M. Goal Setting Record
Sets goal for future grades in student’s Science, Math, and Technology/Engineering classes
Completed with parent(s)
Exemplary behavior at all times
Includes school and Wright Flight Events
Student Pledge Worksheet
Students pledge to not use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco
Acknowledge flight line safety requirements
Students are only allowed to miss two sessions
Make Up sessions must be coordinated in advance unless the student is absent from school that day

6. Program Costs Costs Tuition cost is $190.00
Costs include flight day (fuel, instructor pilot, field trip admission, etc)
Payment Schedule
$45.00 deposit due by Tuesday, January 15th
Second payment of $75.00 due by Tuesday, February 5th
Final payment of $70.00 due by Tuesday, February 12th

7. Program Eligibility Eligibility
Wright Flight is open to South Middle 7th and 8th grade students
Enrollment offered to 1st 15 students with $45.00 deposit and completed application package
Preference given to 8th grade students
Students must have a desire and commitment to complete the program and meet their program goals
It is Wright Flight policy that no refunds will be given after the first lesson (extenuating circumstances (illness, family emergency, etc.) will, of course, be considered)

8. Field Trips
New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT Tuesday, February 12, (Snow Date: TBD)
Facility tour and discussion
Aerodynamics lesson
Local aerospace manufacturing facility, Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Peerless Precision Manufacturing (Mainline Drive in Westfield)
Facility Tour
Career opportunities discussed with focus on S.T.E.M.

9. Flight Day April 30 (Backup Date: May 23) Barnes Regional Airport
Parents are Most Welcome (Encouraged!!)
Bring your cameras! It’s a fun day!!
Observation Patio Available
Lunch will be provided and students will receive t-shirts to wear for the day

10. Questions??