The Hobby Quest - AeroScholars

1. What's the deal?
Aeroscholars and The Hobby Quest have teamed up to deliver the EAA's Aeroscholars program directly to high schools a complete "computerized" and "in the classroom" aviation experience complete with your own personal instructor/pilot, textbooks, software and everything else you need to get going.

Based on the EAA's successful AeroScholars program located in Oshkosh, WI and now combined with the efforts of The Hobby Quests' after school enrichment programs we are now going to offer the full AeroScholars program everywhere in the Lower 48 Continental US (48 CONUS).

Our mission is to provide high schools and their students the opportunity of a lifetime, through our gateway into the world of aviation and the path to a Private Pilot license or aviation related school or career.

2. Can this course be instructed at my local high school?
Yes. The only requirement for a new high school or facility is to have 6 or more students enrolled in the program. We will then will bring a certified THQ instructor/pilot to your school and begin classes.

3. I'm in high school student and I want this course, can you help me?
Yes! If you are interested in having the complete AeroScholars after school program at your own school or facility, just contact us. The Hobby Quest staff will work with your school or facility and will assist you to get the program started.

4 . Does this have to be in a high school?
No. We can provide the complete AeroScholars program anywhere in the 48 CONUS and to anyone ages 14-19. We just need a group of interested aviators which consists of a group 6 or more and a facility to administer the classes. This is the perfect opportunity for groups like the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA's, JCC's, Home Schoolers or anywhere where groups of young adults interact and want to learn about aviation.

5. Does the course require a textbook?
Yes. Both courses use the textbook, online/CD materials, classroom instruction and lectures with your own personal instructor/pilot. Books include; Aerospace the Journey, published by the Civil Air Patrol and the FAA publication, The Private Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.

6. Can I receive credit for the course?
Yes. You may be able to obtain high school science elective credits for the course, depending on the requirements and curriculum of your local high school. Also, if you successfully complete this course with a C- or better, you may be eligible for 2 transferable college credits and 3 transferable college credits for the second course. These credits are provided through Utah Valley State College, an accredited four-year college with an extensive aviation degree program.

7. How old do I need to be to fly an airplane?
There is no specific age requirement to fly an airplane, but you must be 16 to solo an airplane or 17 to obtain your Private Pilot Certificate. The objective of this course is to create a foundation of aviation knowledge that will be useful in your math and science studies or help you on your way to becoming a pilot or as a professional in the aviation industry. The Part 2 course will fully prepare you for the FAA Private Pilot written examination.

8. When do I get to fly in a light aircraft?
Each student will be eligible to take to the air as an EAA Young Eagle. The Hobby Quest will help coordinate your flight with a local EAA Chapter Pilot and get you a ride that you will never forget.

9. Will the course cost any extra money beyond the course tuition cost?
No. Even The Young Eagle's flight in this course is paid for through the volunteer efforts of members of the Experimental Aircraft Association.

10. How much time should I plan to finish this course?
The time required for this course is similar to the time required for traditional courses in high school.You will spend approximately 17 weeks of study, averaging 3 hours per week to complete the course. You can pick and choose when you want to complete your Part 1 and Part 2 courses during the school year. You must complete Part 1 course to advance to Part 2.