Submitted by Montverde Academy
We’re taking learning to new heights in Aerospace Engineering!
In Ms. Chris Burrell’s Aerospace Engineering class, students are stepping into the role of real pilots, using Logitech flight joysticks and the GeoFS flight simulator to bring aviation concepts to life.
After studying radio navigation, airport operations, flight planning, headings, airspeed, altitude, and instrument scanning, students designed a cross-country route between Central Florida airports and then executed their plan in a live simulation environment. From realistic takeoffs and smooth cruising to precise landings, they monitored instruments, followed programmed waypoints, and made in-flight corrections just like professional aviators.
This hands-on experience transforms abstract concepts into real-world skills by building confidence, precision, and a deeper understanding of how modern air travel works.
The future of flight is in good hands!
