Art Smith Aviation Academy - Aviation Alberta
Art Smith Aviation Academy - Aviation Alberta
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<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Smith</strong> <strong>Aviation</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong><br />
Col D.L.R. Wheeler<br />
4 Wing Comd<br />
<strong>Aviation</strong> <strong>Alberta</strong> 7th Annual Aerospace &<br />
Defence Conference & Trade Show
• 2/3rds of Canada’s Fighter<br />
Force<br />
• 2 nd Largest Air Force Base<br />
• 5500 Pers / >40% YOD<br />
• NORAD<br />
• Spt to Military Families<br />
4 WING COLD LAKE
• NLSD plan to close<br />
Base school<br />
• Strong outcry -<br />
Military Families<br />
• Unique aspects<br />
• Options avail<br />
• Support from gov’t,<br />
community & Industry<br />
partners<br />
Background
• Opportunity to design<br />
something special<br />
• Parents work in the<br />
aviation field<br />
• 4 Wing - ideally suited<br />
• Already support school<br />
visits<br />
• Numerous trg Sqns<br />
• Most all aspects of<br />
aviation<br />
<strong>Art</strong> <strong>Smith</strong> <strong>Aviation</strong> <strong>Academy</strong>
• Province of <strong>Alberta</strong><br />
Aerospace Strategy<br />
• Require more K-12<br />
• Diversify the economy<br />
& attract more<br />
aerospace industry<br />
• Future plans will<br />
require a larger well<br />
trained workforce<br />
Aerospace Strategy
• ASAA teaches the<br />
concepts at a very<br />
early age<br />
• Classroom<br />
• Guest SMEs<br />
• Experiential visits<br />
• Local environment<br />
• STEM approach<br />
(science, technology,<br />
engineering & math)
• Private School opened in September<br />
• Provincial support for 1 st year (2 nd case ever)<br />
• Principal selected “Dream Team”<br />
• <strong>Alberta</strong> Education system with imbedded<br />
aerospace component
• Funding - Province<br />
and Industry partners<br />
• Majority of sponsors<br />
come from the Oil &<br />
Gas industry<br />
• Good for community<br />
• STEM aspect<br />
• Aerospace Industry<br />
has potential to reap<br />
benefits<br />
Financial Support
• Predicted to double in size next year<br />
• Aerospace Industry support - grow and enhance<br />
the program (curriculum, literature, sponsorship)<br />
• A novel program that is in our own best interest<br />
Questions
• <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Smith</strong>:<br />
• Canadian <strong>Aviation</strong><br />
Legend<br />
• WWII hero<br />
• Distinguished Flying<br />
Cross & Order of<br />
Canada<br />
• Calgary City Alderman<br />
• <strong>Alberta</strong> Legislature<br />
• House of Commons<br />
• <strong>Aviation</strong> Businessman<br />
• 4 Wing Honorary<br />
Colonel<br />
Questions
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