Key Stage 3

Aviation Experience Guided Tour

Explore the Aviation Experience with this interactive guided tour. Learn about different aspects of the aviation industry, including what happens to aircraft on the ground, the roles and responsibilities of cabin crew and the advances in aircraft technology. Then discover the science behind flight and examine a real Rolls-Royce jet engine. This session is accompanied by a range of props and equipment to help make full use of the exhibition.

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The Act Of Forces: The Science Behind Aviation

Explore the concept of flight in this interactive science workshop. Learn about how science is used to achieve flight. Examine the importance of airflow and aerodynamics. Discover why aircraft are designed the way they are by analysing a replica A380 aircraft and a real Rolls-Royce jet engine. Finally see the forces of flight in action.

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Redesign, Recycle, Reduce: Creating Sustainable Aircraft

Learn about how the aviation industry is reducing its carbon footprint in this interactive workshop. Look at the new strategies being adopted by the aviation industry. Then examine aircraft designs and new recyclable fuels. Finally explore jet engines and the advances they are making in sustainable travel, while examining a real life Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine up close.

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Let’s Go Green: Sustainable Travel and Tourism

Immerse yourself in the travel and tourism industries in this practical workshop. Discover the developments in sustainable air travel, ranging from aircraft design to Emirates Airline’s Emvironment Project. Then explore the rise of sustainable and eco-tourism before, in groups, you design your own eco-tourism holiday destination.

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Details

Price per student: £5.00

Simulator Costs:   £60.00 (10 – 15 students)
£120.00 (16 – 30 students)
(Simulators are only available for Year 6 students)

Adult prices: Accompanying adults are free of charge on a 1:10 ratio. Additional adults are £3.00 per adult

Programme length: 2 Hours

Student numbers: Minimum of 10 students per session.
Maximum of 30 students per session.

We accept payment by credit card, cheque or BACS. Please ensure that your payment reaches us no later than two weeks before the date of your session.

After the session your group will have the opportunity to visit the exhibition gift shop. Alternatively you can pre-book one of our souvenir pack. Make sure to add it into your education booking form or for more details please contact us.