Develop is a program designed to train high school teachers and equip them to train high school students in introductory principles to manned and unmanned aircraft flight using in person, virtual…

Develop is a program designed to train high school teachers and equip them to train high school students in introductory principles to manned and unmanned aircraft flight using in person, virtual reality, and online media. These three media will be designed to capture, train, and develop teachers that will nurture student interest in aviation careers by teaching the next generation of aircraft pilots and UAS operators from differing socio-economic backgrounds, and especially focused on underrepresented and underserved populations. The program will focus on providing curricula with hands-on experiential learning geared toward the certification requirements of 14 CFR sections 61 and 107.kent state university is eligible to apply for this opportunity as a public state controlled institution of higher education. In addition, kent state university is a UAS-CTI FAA designated school. The KSU college of aeronautics and engineering is, and is certified as an part 141 flight school by the US DOT federal aviation administration