AeroCamp

Aerotex Aviation is pleased to announce AeroCamp to West Texas. We are proud to host AeroCamp for kids of the Permian Basin.

Campers are referred to as AeroCamp Cadets. The cadets will learn firsthand about the dynamics of airplanes and flight, and about the broad spectrum of careers in the aviation and aerospace industry. We give every cadet the opportunity to actually fly an aircraft if they choose to. However, flight time is only a fraction of the AeroCamp experience and is not required to have a great learning adventure. AeroCamp also includes site visits to various aviation-related organizations and local airports.

Camp generally runs for a period of five days during the summer and select seasonal dates. Contact us for the exact dates, times and pricing. Activities, tours, flights and field trips will vary for each camp depending on weather and availability of tours.

*Our AeroCamp satisfies the requirements for the Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge.

There are two AeroCamp level experiences- AC Bravo and AC Alpha. Attend one or both! Depending on demand, we may merge levels into a single program.

Included with the registration fee, cadets will receive a logbook, first flight certificate, AeroCamp tee-shirt, a 6-month subscription to AOPA's Flight Training Magazine, an AeroCamp graduation certificate, and a $50.00 gift certificate off a future introductory discovery flight lesson with our academy. Snacks, juice, and water will be provided daily as well as a cookout lunch on graduation day. Cadets are asked to bring their own lunch on the remaining days.

*ATA-101 is an Advanced Flight Training Academy for "seasoned" cadets of AeroCamp. This is open by application only to campers who have taken a minimum of two camps (at least one Alpha,) and/ or have about 5-hours of flight time. This is NOT a camp option, as it is not a camp and does not include tours or speakers. 

It is a more intense training program with a minimum of 2-hours of ground school daily, one hour flight, one hour observation, and 30-minutes simulator time daily for students who have an interest in pursuing flight training. As we do not begin at lesson ONE, advanced knowledge is necessary and an admissions test will be given as part of the application. A textbook is issued and assignments will be given prior to the first date of the academy. Currently taking reservations for Fall 2021 mini-session.

Aerotex Aviation is a member of the Flight School Association of North America. (FSANA.) This flight academy is solely responsible for the operation of this AeroCamp. FSANA does not own, operate, or manage this or any other participating flight school and FSANA will not exercise control over, supervise, or monitor this AeroCamp in any way. FSANA will not be responsible for any harm (if any,) which occurs as a result of this AeroCamp, whether to person, property, or otherwise. Rates and procedures for this AeroCamp are established by this flight academy. AeroCamp is a registered service mark of FSANA. The AeroCamp logo is licensed to FSANA participating members such as ourselves and is registered in the US and other countries and may not be used without the prior written consent of FSANA.

Bravo is for future pilots in grades 6-8. Young people with little or no previous aviation knowledge or experience should attend AC Bravo regardless of age. AC Bravo cadets have these learning experiences:

• What makes an airplane fly
• Who flies airplanes
• Learn about airplane flight controls and instruments
• Learn how to conduct a pre-flight inspection
• Basic information on radio communications
• Learn about airport traffic patterns
• Field trips to various destinations at the local airports
• Learn the basics of aeronautical charts
• Simulator and aircraft flight
• Orientation flight time of up to 1-hour
• Any camper may elect not to fly
• *Flight time is logable 

Alpha is for teens in grades 9-12. Those with previous aviation knowledge or experience should definitely attend AC Alpha regardless of age. AC Bravo is not a requirement. AC Alpha cadets have these learning experiences:

• Basics recap- What makes an airplane fly; Who flies airplanes, Airplane flight controls and instruments
• Perform an actual pre-flight inspection
• Advanced information on radio communications
• Insights about airport traffic patterns
• Plan a cross-country flight and make the flight
• Study FAA written test questions
• Field trip to various destinations at the local airports
• Aeronautical charts advanced study
• Simulator and aircraft flight
• Flight instruction of 2-3 hours
• Any camper may elect not to fly
• *Flight time is logable