First Flights

First Flights is a collection of Aviation based projects and classes which teaches youth low cost age appropriate ways to learn more about aviation.  While these classes use aviation as the topic, they also teach basic skills which can be applied elsewhere.  In these classes the students generally make their own projects and fly them before taking them home.  Plans for the projects are included on this website.  The appropriate age range for these projects is 9 years old and up, except for the Delta Dart, Wooden Rib and Renegade Racer projects which are 12 years old and up.

I developed these classes over time in response to my assisting with local Young Eagle Flight Rallies and Cub Scouts.   I have offered these classes weekly, since 2004, at the local Boys and Girls Club.  I have also used these class materials as part of earning the Boy Scout Aviation merit badge and the Girl Scout Aerospace badge.

This website is meant to be a way to share and to get ideas for other projects.  Feedback is welcomed.

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