Donald M. Taylor Aeronautical Academy

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Welcome

The Donald M. Taylor Aeronautical Academy is affiliated with Let’s Go Up to the 21st Century, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 1994. The mission of Let’s Go Up to the 21st Century organization is to expose at-risk youth to the exciting fields related to aviation through summer camps, field trips, and after school events.

The mission of the Donald M. Taylor Aeronautical Academy is to provide a structured environment which will enable students to pursue careers in aircraft flight, air traffic control, aircraft mechanics, and airport services.

A major factor in the success of the student will be parent involvement in the program.

The Donald M. Taylor Aeronautical Academy is in the formative stages of a partnership with the Imagine Schools organization in the State of Maryland. Imagine Schools currently operate 72 public charter schools in the United States and the District of Columbia.

Objectives
    • Provide an opportunity for young adults to enter the professional field of aviation directly from high school.
    •  Prepare students who plan to study the field of aviation science at the college level.
    •  Provide graduating students the opportunity for entrepreneurial aviation endeavors.
    •  Bring community awareness of the aviation field and its potential benefits through student involvement.

Curriculum
The curriculum for the Donald M. Taylor Aeronautical Academy will be designed with the nationally recognized Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Classroom instructions at off-site aviation facilities will comprise nearly 50% of total class time. Teacher and aviation instructors will be selected based on competency in their fields of expertise. The Academy will embrace all stakeholder groups including students, parents, community and business leaders, educators, and administrators.

Donald M. Taylor Aeronautical Academy
Post Office Box 441364, Fort Washington, MD 20744
301.292.4925
Airkop@aol.com
9:00 am – 5: 00 pm Eastern Time