The Beechcraft Heritage Museum is proud to be a satellite location for the Experimental Aircraft Association's Air Academy . This program is designed to attract youth ages 10-14 to mathematics and science by using aviation as the vehicle. The program teaches the fundamentals of flight and laws of motion using experiments with wooden gliders, parachutes, hot air balloons, and model rockets.

We have also partnered with the University of Tennessee Space Institute in an introductory glider training course for students ages 15-16. Students receive both ground and flight instruction. The class includes theory, craft assembly, regulations, ground handling, and ground tow launches. To complete the class, each student receives an air launch in the glider. The students learn teamwork as they assist with the launch duties for their classmates, prior to flying themselves.

The Scot Perry Education Fund provides the opportunity for students to attend these programs at no charge. The current value of the education fund allows us to host the EAA Air Academy twice per year – in March and October, and the UTSI Glider Training course once per year – in June.

Your contributions will allow us to provide additional programs for the future aviators, engineers, and scientists.