Category: Gliders
8th Graders Take Flight with iLEAD AV Studio
Last spring, 8th graders from iLEAD AV Studio experienced the thrill of their first glider flights as part of the school’s Soaring Aeronautics Project. This initiative aims to answer the fundamental question “How do things fly?” by introducing learners to…
Soaring Success: iLEAD Agua Dulce Hosts Glider on Campus Days
iLEAD Agua Dulce was pleased to host two Glider on Campus Days this spring. Special thanks to Edwards Air Force Base, Skylark North, and iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects for sharing the excitement and love of flight with young people and…
SCVi Learners Soar to New Heights with First Flights in Gliders!
SCVi learners took their first flights! Partnering with iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects and Skylark Glider Flight School, SCVi learners get to… Dive deep into the history of flight, bird anatomy, experimental gliders, and meteorology Explore a full-scale glider Learn from…
Aeronautics and History Come to Life at iLEAD Lancaster
As part of their Soaring Aeronautics Project with iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects, 8th graders hosted a Presentation of Learning, showcasing their knowledge of famous aviators and the principles of flight. Each learner researched a historical figure in aeronautics and constructed…
Virgin Galactic Senior Flight Test Engineer Inspires iLEAD Learners from SCVi and iLEAD Lancaster
What does it take to become a Senior Flight Test Engineer for Virgin Galactic? On Friday, November 15, SCVi learners got the inside scoop from the expert himself, Troy Wollman! He answered their questions and inspired them with his amazing…
iLEAD Lancaster Learners Reach for the Skies at Glider on Campus Day 2024
Gliders, pilots, and future aviators! iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects’ Soaring Aeronautics Project brings flight to life for iLEAD Lancaster learners. A huge thank-you to Edwards Air Force Base Air & Space STEM Outreach and Skylark North Glider Flight School for…
iLEAD AV Studio First Flights 2024
To conclude their rigorous Soaring Aeronautics Project, iLEAD AV Studio 8th graders had the opportunity to fly a real glider! iLEAD AV Studio is a free public charter school program serving grades TK-8 in Lancaster, CA. Learn more at ileadav.org.
iLEAD AV Studio Glider on Campus 2024
As part of the Soaring Aeronautics Project in partnership with iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects, iLEAD AV Studio TK-8th graders had the incredible opportunity to interact with a real glider on their campus. Thanks to Edwards Air Force Base and Skylark…
iLEAD AV Studio Soars Up with School-Wide Presentation of Learning
In the spring 2024 semester, all iLEAD AV Studio learners took a deep dive into the fascinating world of aeronautics! From TK through 8th grade, they explored the principles of flight. At their Presentation of Learning, they showcased their learning…
iLEAD Agua Dulce 8th Graders Soar
On Saturday, May 18, iLEAD Agua Dulce 8th graders took to the skies, flying in gliders! Tapping into our curiosity about flight, our Soaring Aeronautics Project answers the question “How do things fly?” and introduces learners to the forces described…