Major Eric Johnson and Senior Master Sargeant Katie Neeley from Roosevelt High School will use $4,540 for their proposal, “Air Force JROTC Flight Simulator Project.”

Major Eric Johnson and Senior Master Sargeant Katie Neeley from Roosevelt High School will use $4,540 for their proposal, “Air Force JROTC Flight Simulator Project.” In the application, they wrote, “As part of our aerospace science curriculum, we teach students about general military and civilian aviation, flight control, the aerodynamics of flight, aircraft design, the changing aspects of an aircraft in flight, and more. Along with orientation flights already provided, having simulators in the classroom would bring the curriculum alive, and further enhance student learning with continued hands-on experiences. These simulators are well regarded by existing users for being realistic and providing a fully immersive look into the world of flight! There are physical controls (a yoke, throttle and rudder pedals) to really give students the feel of operating an airplane in flight, as well as communication abilities that allow students to request clearance from air traffic control. The excitement and interest generated by these systems will provide students with graduated and scalable lessons that will spark job interests in aviation, encourage greater enrollment in the district’s existing CTE Aviation programs, and serve as a springboard into highly technical and rewarding careers.”