Build-A-Plane Program

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 The Build-A-Plane program by Flight Expo is an interactive program that allows students to build a full scale aircraft. It teaches students different mechanical skills such as welding, riveting, fabric covering, and similar aspects that are used in aircraft construction. Students in the Build-A-Plane program also have access to the Flight Expo Flying Club, where students may fly aircraft and take flight training lessons or study ground school in order to become a pilot. 

Flight Expo, Inc. offers three session of our Build-A-Plane Program. A fall session from October to mid-November, winter session from January - February and a spring session from April to the beginning of May. 

Students meet Tuesdays (5:30 PM - 8:00PM) and every other Saturday (9:00 AM - Noon) to work on aircraft and learn new skills and techniques. The class size is limited to to 8-10 students per session.

Students learn and develop skills such as:  riveting, drilling, parts of an aircraft, welding, fabric covering, painting, and many other important skills.

Flight Expo, Inc's Build-A-Plane students have the opportunity to join Flight Expo's Flying Club (see info below). 

Please contact us at 763-568-3360 for more information on the Build-A-Plane program or the flying club.  Sign up here.

Policies:

Cancellation Policy: If a family needs to cancel their child's enrollment, the following refunds will be given:

80% of the cost of the class will be refunded two weeks before the start of the first class.

50% of the cost of the class will be refunded one week before the start of the first class.

When the class starts, no refund will be given for cancellations.

Behavior Policy:

Flight Expo Inc. is committed to maintaining a productive learning environment for all students.  Any student who receives two phone calls home due to behavior issues will be removed from Build a Plane to ensure that learning can continue smoothly for everyone. 

Flight Expo's Flying Club:

Students in the Build-A-Plane program have access to the Flight Expo Flying Club. In this club students who actively attend Build-A-Plane get free access to our Flying Club and a substantial discount on flying lessons and plane rental that they use to obtain their private pilot's license. Flight Expo, Inc. has already assisted several students in starting their flight training, receiving their private pilot's license, and furthering their interest and career in aviation. Students who actively participate in Build-A-Plane classes and fundraisers may receive help in obtaining scholarship funds to assist with the cost of flying lessons and plane rental.

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