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Enrollment Opens for Summer Aviation Academy for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in Montana

May 18, 2009 /

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Montana students have the chance to find out for themselves if an aviation career is right for them during the Aviation Career Academy (ACE) http://www.mdt.mt.gov/aviation/ . The Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division is sponsoring the three- day academy for students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade (for the school year 2008/2009).

The program will be in Helena June 25 -27 and includes a wilderness survival field trip, aviation ground school, aviation tours and a flight day with preflight, flight simulator and orientation flights. This year, the Air Force Thunderbirds will be in Helena performing for the Air Show the same weekend as ACE.

"I encourage any student with an interest in aviation to attend," said Jeanne MacPherson, MDT’s aeronautics safety and education bureau chief. "Something interesting is always happening."

The program costs $200. Registration includes a shared hotel room for two nights and meals. For students not needing lodging, the cost is $100. Enrollment is limited. Application deadline is June 5.

Application are available online at http://www.mdt.mt.gov/aviation/ For more information, please contact Jeanne MacPherson at (406) 444-9568. For the hearing impaired, the TTY number is (406) 444-7696 or 1-800-335-7592 or Montana Relay at 711.