Discover. Explore. Achieve. Your aviation journey starts here.
From aircraft and airports to aerospace engineering and aviation careers, this pathway connects homeschool students with real-world experiences and meaningful learning opportunities. Explore at your own pace alongside the homeschool, co-op, or enrichment program your family has chosen.
Explore Aviation ExperiencesStart Your JourneyChoose opportunities based on interest and readiness. The levels are flexible guides, not required steps.
Spark curiosity and explore the world of flight.
Visit aviation museums and historic sites.
Build skills through hands-on flight activities.
Explore introductory flight opportunities when eligible.
Explore careers in aviation and aerospace.
Go behind the scenes of how airports run.
Learn about pilot, ATC and team communication.
Discover engineering principles and aircraft design.
Build knowledge with aviation training resources.
Connect with EAA, AOPA and industry leaders.
Explore aviation scholarship opportunities.
Learn from aviation professionals.
Explore college, technical and military options.
Build connections for the future.
True North's Aviation Exploration Series brings learning to life through airport tours, air traffic control visits, aviation museums, and other opportunities offered as facilities and partners are available.
Discover what happens behind the scenes to keep aviation moving.
Explore the people, training, and technical skills behind flight.
Connect aviation innovations to the people and events that shaped them.
Learn about aviation service, aerospace technology, and related careers.
Event dates, eligibility, availability, and registration vary. Use the Experience Finder for current listings; not every example above is offered at all times.
Ask questions and notice what sparks interest.
Research aircraft, careers, and the science of flight.
Visit real places and meet aviation professionals.
Try projects and practice new skills.
Record what you learned and choose your next step.
Start anywhere. Repeat any step. There is no required sequence or pace.
There are many ways to participate in aviation and aerospace, both in the air and on the ground.
Explore flight operations, training, and safety.
Discover the communication and coordination behind airspace operations.
Learn how aircraft systems are inspected, maintained, and repaired.
Explore the design and testing of aircraft and space systems.
Discover airport management, safety, and ground operations.
Investigate satellites, drones, and emerging technologies.
Build and test paper airplane designs. Visit a museum and sketch a favorite aircraft.
Research an aviation career. Compare aircraft types or create a simple airport diagram.
Explore introductory ground school resources. Develop a career or training comparison.
These independent organizations offer educational resources and opportunities. Eligibility and availability vary.
Keep a record of tours, projects, career discoveries, interviews, and reflections. The downloadable True North Portfolio Starter Kit will help students document their journey without adding required assignments.
Coming with the 2027–2028 Pathways launch: a downloadable portfolio starter kit to help students capture their experiences, projects, and reflections.
Explore opportunities that match your interests. You might attend an airport tour, connect with an aviation organization, research flight training, or try a new hands-on project. The direction is yours to discover.
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