Aviation
Practically every day we hear of a heart-breaking story of a young person who has made a bad decision that has resulted in a death, a prison sentence, a squandered opportunity or a wasted life. Our teen ministries use aviation and music as a connecting point to teach:
Every Decision has a Consequence
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Some consequences are good, some are bad
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Some consequences are immediate, some are delayed
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Some consequences are eternal
Our teen ministries mission is to inspire our students to improve and prosper their lives through the use of good decision-making skills. We want to impart in them the knowledge that they are valuable with God-given gifts and talents, and they have a bright future ahead of them. Our flight program is open to all young men and women in 8th or 9th grade who are interested in flight. The ground school portion uses the latest published materials in order to teach a thorough understanding of all aspects of aviation needed for a private pilot’s license. We spend an extensive amount of time teaching proper “Aeronautical Decision Making”, and how the decision process can be used in all areas of life. Actual flight time in airplanes is arranged with one of our licensed instructor partners. All flight time is logged in the student’s logbook and counts toward the required flight hours needed for a pilot’s license. In addition, we have interesting guest speakers who share various aviation aspects with the students, along with field trips to aviation related places
Our Core Teaching
Pilot in Command: The pilot of an aircraft has total command and authority over every aspect of the flight. The pilot is also ultimately responsible and accountable for the safety and operation of the flight. Accident Chain: A term referring to the concept that many contributing factors typically lead to an accident, rather than one single event. These contributing actions typically stern from human factor-related mistakes and pilot error, rather than mechanical failures. Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM): A systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to given set of circumstances. It is what a pilot intends to do based on the latest information he or she has. Hazardous Attitudes and Antidotes: Studies have identified five hazardous attitudes that can interfere with the ability to make sound decisions and exercise authority properly. Hazardous attitudes contribute to poor pilot judgment but can be effectively counteracted by redirecting the hazardous attitude so that correct action can be taken. After recognizing ad a thought as hazardous, the pilot should label it as hazardous, then state the corresponding antidote. Hazardous Attitudes and Antidotes Anti-Authority: “Don’t tell me.” Antidote: Follow the rules – they are usually right Impulsivity: “Do it quickly.” Antidote: Not so fast. Think first. Invulnerability: “It won’t happen to me.” Antidote: It can happen to me Macho: “I can do it.” Antidote: Taking chances is foolish Resignation: “What the use.” Antidote: I’m not helpless
Wings of Grace offers opportunities to prepare for the mission field though our apprenticeship program located in Brunswick, GA. Students will apprentice, train, serve, and work at our maintenance and training facility until they have achieved the ratings, certifications, skills, and biblical preparation that is typical required for mission organizations.
Wings MX is an exciting program that prepares students for employment as an aviation maintenance technician. Located at our maintenance and training center in Brunswick, GA. This 6 week course introduces students to the basics of aviation using a combination of class and lab work including resume prep and safety certification. At the end of the program students will apply to employment at Gulf Steam. Click Wings MX above for more information.