Double Eagle Aviation Academy (DEAA) offers fun and challenging week at the Double Eagle II airport! Students ages 14 – 17 will explore a future in aviation. Students will learn about many facets of flying and airplanes:
- learn about career opportunities in aviation from professionals
- learn and practice reading weather reports
- learn how to control pitch, roll, and yaw
- learn the importance of balancing weight in the plane
- learn and practice interpreting the instrument “Six Pack”
- learn how aluminum structures are designed to be strong
- learn what is inside the motors of airplanes
- learn the legs of a traffic pattern
- learn and practice communicating at non-towered and towered airports
- learn and practice assembling a simple electrical wiring circuit
- learn and practice riveting and rolling aluminum to make part of an aileron
- learn and practice conducting an aircraft pre-flight inspection
- learn and practice planning a flight
- visit the Double Eagle control tower
- fly with one of our Chapter pilots on a special Young Eagles flight on the Saturday following
Each day begins at 8;15 AM finishing at 4:15 PM. Morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided. Each student receives a workbook for future reference.
- Upon arrival each morning, students assemble on the aircraft parking area where they can inspect and sit in a few airplanes (different airplanes each day), and to talk with pilots about the airplanes and flying. On the first day, they conduct a typical preflight inspection of an airplane, a standard practice prior to each flight.
- At 0900 classroom activities get under way with discussions about many of today’s flying activities and to hear first-hand from representatives representing career opportunities in civilian, commercial, and military aviation.
- Many days include hands-on activities such as building a part for an airplane, learning and practicing the basics of radio communications, and procedures for flying in an airport traffic pattern.
- Before the week is out, students will create a flight plan for flying from Double Eagle II to the Belen airport. Oh, on Saturday each student will fly with one of the Chapter pilots .. following the flight plan which they created.
On Friday afternoon, family and friends are invited to attend a “graduation ceremony”. Representatives from local organizations will be on hand to talk about educational opportunities for students seeking ways to further their interest in aviation. If you are interested in in any aspect of aviation, this is an exceptional opportunity to discover the vast possibilities.
Questions? Let us know. Contact us at deaa@eaa179.org
DEAA HISTORY
DEAA was first offered in 2013, created by Joyce Woods who has overseen the program since then.
DEAA 2019 Memories
Thanks to the over 50 chapter volunteers, guest speakers, pilots with aircraft displays, donors, and reception participants! And especially thanks for an attentive group of students and supportive parents!
DEAA 2017 – A week to remember!
KUDOS to the over 50 volunteers from the area pilot community who annually share their time, aircraft, enthusiasm, experience, and advice with DEAA students!
Thanks to our over 50 volunteers and generous DEAA sponsors!
Aspen Avionics, Van’s Aircraft, David Clark, Aircraft Spruce, Bode Aviation, NMDOT Aviation Division, The City of Albuquerque, Best Buy (Eubank), Costco (Coors Bypass), Smiths (Golf Course Rd) and several individual EAA179 members and friends who donated student tuition.
Updated 06/10/2021-jmw
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