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Airport Kids: The Next Generation

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Key Takeaways:

  • The "Wild Blue Wonders" program effectively engages middle school students in aviation through hands-on activities, flight simulation, and competitions, culminating in a regional contest for a trip to AirVenture.
  • The article suggests that traditional "airport kids" have not disappeared but are now reached through structured educational programs, museums, and technology, adapting to modern challenges like airport security.
  • The continued success of such initiatives relies heavily on the dedication of caring adults, teachers, and sustained financial sponsorship to nurture the next generation of aviation enthusiasts and potential pilots.
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Neither the acting nor the writing would win an Academy Award.

“Well gosh, Wilbur, how come you get to be interviewed? I’m the one who flew it!” pouts a blond middle-school student with magic-marker facial hair.

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