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Aeronautics 101: A Beginner's Guide to Aviation

Discover how airplanes fly as young aviators explore the forces of flight, aircraft systems, and fundamental aerodynamics through hands-on experiments and activities.

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12 weeks
One live class a week
12 lessons
Each builds on the last
Ages 8-16
Grouped by age band
The class

Class Experience

Ages 8-16

Join an interactive learning experience designed specifically for 8-12 years students. Our 12 week course combines hands-on activities, engaging discussions, and practical exercises to make learning fun and memorable. Each session is carefully structured to maintain engagement while building foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills. Students will work both independently and in small groups to explore concepts and apply their learning.

When it runs

Available Schedules

6 time slots available

18 Jul 2026 - 3 Oct 2026 · Meets on Saturdays

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ISTAges 8-11Spots Available

19 Jul 2026 - 4 Oct 2026 · Meets on Sundays

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ISTAges 8-11Spots Available
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM ISTAges 12-16Spots Available

20 Jul 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 · Meets on Mondays

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM ISTAges 8-11Spots Available

21 Jul 2026 - 6 Oct 2026 · Meets on Tuesdays

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM ISTAges 12-16Spots Available

22 Jul 2026 - 7 Oct 2026 · Meets on Wednesdays

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM ISTAges 12-16Spots Available

You'll select your preferred time slot during enrolment.

What is covered

Syllabus

12 Lessons over 12 weeks

Flight Fundamentals

We explore the fundamental forces that enable flight (lift, weight, thrust, and drag) and Newton's Laws of Motion.

History of Flight

Trace the evolution of flight from nature's inspiration to modern aircraft, examining different types of aircraft and their applications.

Wings and Airflow

Session 3 focuses on how wings create lift through Bernoulli's principle and explores different wing designs and airfoils.

Aircraft Control

This lesson introduces aircraft control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudders, spoilers, and flaps) and explains how they enable pilots to steer planes.

Advanced Control

Review control surfaces and examine how aircraft achieve balance and stability during takeoff, flight, and landing.

Propulsion Systems

Session 6 explores various propulsion systems (propellers, jet engines, rockets) with emphasis on the evolution of modern jet engines.

Weather and Flight

Examine how weather affects flight, including wind patterns, runway design, and how pilots navigate weather challenges

Airports and Air Traffic

Covers airport infrastructure, air traffic control systems, and navigation tools that ensure safe takeoffs and landings.

Flight Navigation

Trace the evolution of flight navigation from star-based methods to modern systems using waypoints, beacons, and precision approaches.

Physics of Flight

Delve into advanced physics concepts of flight including air pressure, speed measurements, and critical flight control parameters.

Helicopters

Introduces helicopter flight principles, different rotor configurations, and how helicopters differ from fixed-wing aircraft.

Future of Aviation

Explores emerging aviation technologies including electric aircraft, sustainable flight innovations, and drone applications.

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