ResourcesAPS STUDENTS “TAKE FLIGHT” WITH SUPERINTENDENT
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NEWS RELEASE # 76
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2009
WHAT: APS Superintendent Leads Flight Ground School
WHEN: April 18, 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Front Range Airport, 5200 Front Range Parkway, Watkins 80137
APS STUDENTS “TAKE FLIGHT” WITH SUPERINTENDENT
The sky is not the limit for a group of APS students taking part in Flight Ground School at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. APS Superintendent John L. Barry is introducing nearly 30 students to the wonders of flight.
“By putting a light in the eyes of students on the possibility of reaching for the sky and outer space, we instill in the next generation the excitement of flight in our atmosphere and beyond,” said Barry.
Superintendent Barry is relying on his 30+ years of flight instruction experience as he teaches the students. The program involves math, science, reading, aeronautics, meteorology and physics. Students are focusing on the following:
- forces of flight
- aircraft controls and instruments
- flight planning
- weather
- airport operations
- taxi, takeoff and landing procedures
- flying a simulator
- flying in an aircraft
The class will conclude on April 18 when students get to fly with Superintendent Barry.
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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information
APS Communication Department
Georgia Durán, Chief Communication Officer
303-365-7805
FAX: 303-326-1939
e-mail: grduran@aps.k12.co.us
http://www.aps.k12.co.us/communications
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