Welcome to Our South Middle School Parents/Guardians

1. Western Massachusetts Wright Flight Program2013Mr. Pat DufraineSouth 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, 2013 (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??