Enterprise days 

The theme of our Enterprise Days is 'Aviation and Engineering'. A commercial pilot gives a talk on the aviation industry. It is a broad overview of the science and history of aeronautics, as well as careers and how to get into the industry. The students learn about Frank Whittle and the Wright brothers, high speed flight and Mach numbers, the effects of weight, altitude and temperature on aircraft performance, V1 speeds and economics, aero engines and of course safety (which is usually a lively debate). The students are also taught about pressurisation, and are  shown a short documentary.

We split our groups into two, and whilst one group is given the talk, the other group is with an aeronautical engineer. They do a team activity (egg crash test) and have a short talk on the acccademic requirements for various entry levels for aeronautical, marine and construction  engineering. The teams are given a set task with a limited amount of time and materials with which to solve it. At the end of the day the winning team presents their solution and prizes are given. The main prize is a 1/2 hour flying lesson at the London School of Flying.

To find out more, please contact Adam Winter on 07985 969 018 or click here to  'Contact Us'. 

Objectives

• to introduce students to pilots and aeronautical engineers and inspire a future in the industry
• to highlight skills that are important for the Aviation and Engineering industries
• to understand the importance of academic study and to demonstrate the practical side of science and mathematics by highlighting everyday applications within the industry
• to give the students the opportunity to participate in a debate on various aircraft safety factors versus economic gain, and how they are inextricably linked
• to show how to gain employment in the world of Aviation and Engineering from entry points with a variety of academic achievements and qualifications, apprenticeships and scholarships, and what to expect once there
• to constitute a body of experience and a network available to students for advise and ongoing consultation, and to facilitate the exchange of information
• to introduce the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators (GAPAN), other major institutions and societies as well as inustry players

Learning Objectives

• be aware of and understand the skills needed to be a part of the Aviation and Engineering industry
• appreciate the importance of other skills such as team work, timekeeping and deadlines,and how they can effect safety
• to practice some of these skills by solving a team based engineering problem
• to learn some of the more complex concepts of aeronautics such as high speed flight mach numbers, aero engines, the effects of weight, altitude and temperature limits on aircraft and how economics plays a part, gyroscopic precession and so on
• learn some of the history of the industry, some of its historic figures, and how both Worlds Wars kick started the industry
• understand why the mathematics and science done at school is important and how it has very real applications in the world of work
• show how learning can be fun, to take pride in knowledge and feel confident about using it