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Pinnacle Charter School

Educating Learners of Today. Creating Leaders of Tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. The program is designed for students with little or no previous aviation experience.

  • No. Flight simulation equipment is provided as part of the program.

  • Absolutely not. Aviation includes careers in drones, aircraft maintenance, airports, airlines, aerospace, technology, air traffic control, and many other areas.

  • Students receive extensive exposure to aviation through classroom instruction, simulation, and hands-on activities. The program is designed to introduce students to the knowledge and skills involved in aviation.

  • Yes. Students have opportunities to learn about and operate unmanned aircraft systems.

  • Aviation can be challenging—but that's part of what makes it exciting. Students are encouraged to learn, make mistakes, ask questions, and improve.

  • You don't have to be an expert. Aviation uses math, science, technology, communication, and problem-solving, and students develop these skills throughout the program.

  • There are hundreds of aviation-related careers, including pilot, aircraft mechanic, air traffic controller, flight attendant, airport operations, drone operator, aerospace careers, and many more.

  • That's exactly why you should explore it. You don't have to know your future career before you start.