Theory of Flight Program

Program Runs: 9:15 am – 2:15 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Maximum: 32 students

Minimum: 10 students (groups of less than 10 students are subject to a minimum charge)

Supervision: A minimum of 1 adult for every 8 students is required

Cost: $13 per student

Curriculum Connections – Grade 5

Theory of Flight takes an up close look at the Alberta Aviation Museum’s historic aircraft to learn how forces impact aircraft design and construction. We will discuss:

• Four Forces of Flight (Thrust/Drag/Lift/ Weight)
• Effect of Forces on Flying Objects
• Buoyant Force applied to lighter-than-air aircraft
• Physical Properties of Matter (state/mass/ compressibility)

The Full Day Program includes an Alberta aviation history tour and time to apply learnings in our flight simulator lab. This program is ideal for classes who want a slower pace OR to go more in-depth into the four forces of flight.

For groups of more than 32 students, looking for a more flexible schedule, or field trips for other grades, please see School Tours. .

For more information and FAQ, download our Teacher’s Resource Guide Here

A minimum of two weeks’ advance notice is required for all bookings; however, we recommend booking early to ensure your preferred date. For Theory of Flight, full payment for the field trip is required to confirm your booking.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations you will receive a refund minus a $50 administrative fee.

There is no fee for rescheduling your field trip, however, we cannot guarantee availability of another date.