Registration & Schedule Info
Admission Requirements
Admission is offered to boys and girls from 14 to 18 years old who have an interest in learning about aviation (incoming 9th,10th,11th,12th grade). Applicants are competitively ranked based on age, cumulative GPA, and essay.
• Students must be physically capable of participating in all activities.
• High standards of behavior and self-discipline are expected and students must abide by all academy regulations.
• Parents or guardians must attend an orientation before programs begin.
Application Process
There is a $100.00 non-refundable application-processing fee for ALL APPLICANTS to cover administrative and academy costs. The application deadline Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Admittance is limited, so apply early!
The requirements are:
1. Submit a $100.00 non-refundable application fee. Payable online during the application process. a. If you require sending payment by Check or Money Order, you must contact the national office at 1-800-538-6227. Make all check/money orders payable to: Twin Cities ACE Academy
2. Submit a completed online ACE Academy application. Once completed be sure to PRINT and bring to the first day or orientation of the academy.
3. Complete the online essay.
a. Write and submit an essay of one page (only one page) expressing your interest in aviation. You may include your hobbies, civic involvement, and extra-curricular activities
b. We recommend you give some thought to your essay as it is reviewed by the TCAA director.
c. You may also consider typing it in MS Word or another text editor and cut and paste the content into the essay text block. Note you are only allowed a certain amount of space.
4. Submit a copy of your most recent official school transcript or report card indicating your cumulative GPA. Incomplete packages will not be considered for admission and all documents will be discarded. Students will need money only if they intend to purchase personal items and are responsible for keeping their own funds.
DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:
June 17 – 21, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DELTA AIR LINES, BUILDING C
7500 Airline Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55450
*2019 schedule to be determined*
DAY 1: ORIENTATION AND BASIC TRAINING DAY (2018 SCHEDULE)
800-900 Check-in, breakfast, & academy overview (includes tour of facilities)
900-915 Break
915-1000 Classroom C/D (Aviation History: Facilitated by Donald Gardner & Captain Woody Fountain)
1000-1045 Classroom C/D (Basic Flight & Aerodynamics: Facilitated by Victor Smith)
1045-1200 Classroom C/D (Air Traffic Control Procedure’s with Flight Simulators: Facilitated by Melanie Whittaker)
1200-1300 Lunch
1330-1530 Tour Endeavor Air Operations Control Center (OCC)
~Plan B: Prepare weather balloon
1530-1700 Begin High Altitude Photo Experiment (HAPE)
1700 End of Day 1
DAY 2: AEROSPACE DAY
715-800 Check-in & breakfast
800-1200 Weather Balloon Release to Space & Rocket Competition (Location TBD)
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1500 Minneapolis Tower Tour
1500-1700 Edit weather balloon video
1700 End of Day 2
DAY 3: COLLEGE ROAD TRIP DAY
715-800 Check-in & breakfast
800-1630 Minnesota State University Mankato – Airport & College Tour
1630-1700 End of Day 3
DAY 4: AIRPORT OPERATIONS DAY
800-830 Check-in & breakfast
900-1030 Army Guard Tour: Helicopter Preflight
1030-1200 Air National Guard for C130 Tour
0100-1600 Metropolitan Airports Commission tour: Delta Mx, Fire Station, Field Mx Personnel
1600 End of Day
DAY 5: FLIGHT TRAINING AND GRADUATION DAY
800-830 Check-in & breakfast
830-900 Travel to Crystal Airport
900-1400 Preflight Aircraft, Intro Flights, & BBQ!
1430-1500 Travel back to Wilder Foundation…End of Training
1900-2100 Awards & Graduation Banquet