Promoting and Supporting General
Aviation and the Public's Understanding of it
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Organizations and Other Sources of Information Supporting Aviation and Space Education Federal Aviation Administration The FAA has an aviation education program director in each FAA region, and also helps foster the Aviation Education Resource Centers located at public facilities throughout the country (see AERC list). A good starting point for useful web links is the FAA site. The following four links are quite useful, and additional sources are available by clicking on the main FAA site above.
National Coalition for Aviation Education AOPA, EAA, NBAA, NASAO, NASA, NAA, CAP, and a host of other groups provide information, free publications to help teachers and students, and lists of related groups. Links not here can be found on the FAA, CAP, and NASEA sites. The Civil Air Patrol, a member of NCAE, has a long and proud tradition of support for aviation and space education programs and workers. In addition to the work of its thousands of volunteers engaged in cadet training and other activities, CAP hosts the annual National Congress for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE). Consider CAP to be an essential resource for aviation and space education. CAP has lists of related groups on its site. National Aviation and Space Education Alliance NASEA is a new alliance of state aviation and space education councils. Such groups act as catalysts for growth and centers of av ed activity in many states. NASEA will support communication among the groups, promote and support their missions, and aid them in developing common resources. NASEA lists state councils and also has pointers to many other sources of information such as the NCAE groups and state offices where aviation and space education is coordinated. Aviation Education Resource Centers (AERC) FAA Aviation Education Resource Centers (AERCs) have been established primarily at colleges, universities, museums, and foundations to provide a focal point for resources including aviation education programs, publications, software and video tapes. Designed for students, teachers and researchers, the materials in the AERCs enhance aviation education and information programs.
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