FLYING CLASSROOM

Join National Geographic Emerging Explorer Captain Barrington Irving as he tours the globe!

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WHAT IS THE FLYING CLASSROOM?

Truman (grade 3) successfully constructed a sheet-metal wing.

The Flying Classroom is a cutting-edge, global, STEM+ learning adventure.

It is a Digital Learning Tool designed to help students excel in Math, Science,

Reading, and other core subject areas aligned to academic benchmarks for

grades 3-10. The curriculum serves as an intervention and enrichment tool.

The Flying Classroom curriculum is aligned to the National Common Core

Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. The project consists

of two-month educational adventures that will take place at the start of

three consecutive school years beginning in 2014.

Powered by state-of-the-art technologies, The Flying Classroom

will utilize a Beechcraft 400XPR airplane to travel to all seven continents,

starting with Asia and Oceania in year one.

It’s as easy as ...

a business jet transformed into a virtual classroom

powered by students’ minds.

WHO WE ARE

IN 2005, 21-year-old Captain Barrington

Irving founded Experience Aviation, a

501(c)3 non-profit organization that

engages students by using aviation to

develop STEM skills. At our learning center

in Miami, Florida, students (ages 8-18)

learn to chart flights, operate advanced

flight simulators, and rivet sheet metal.

Since 2007, over 87% of Experience

Aviation students have pursued STEM

careers and programs, engaged in over

560,000 hours of academic instruction,

and have earned $1.3 million in scholar-

ships to Duke University, the U.S. Air Force

Academy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

University, and other fine schools.

“These kids are really smart,” says

Steven King, one of our instructors. “They

don’t even realize how smart they are until

they start building stuff.”

Ba’Carri Johnson is a perfect example.

She didn’t know how to use a ruler when

she joined our program. Now she is on a

full math scholarship at Duke University.

”For me, EA was a door opener,” says

Johnson. “I came to Duke as a minority

female with a dream of finding my

connection to the STEM fields and a desire

to change the world through service to

others. And it’s all thanks to EA!”

// THE IMPACT

30% of our students

had never seen the ocean until

Captain Irving flew them over

the Florida coastline.

35% are women.

57% have never been

outside of Miami.

81% are from Title 1 schools.

83% have increased their

proficiency in math and science.

95% have developed

a strong interest in pursuing

STEM careers.

If it wasn’t for Barrington, I would never have gotten

this experience of constructing a plane and popping rivets;

I would have been at the mall with my friends.”

—DESHORN KING, AGE 16

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EQUATOR

Washington, D.C.Wichita

Houston

Seattle

Anchorage

Nome

Miami ( PRE-LAUNCH)

Okinawa

Nagoya

Petrapavlovsk

Darwin

Mount Isa

Sydney Auckland

Noumea

Wewak

Port Moresby

Koror

Laoag

Sapporo

Vancouver

Lapu Lapu

Las CrucesLos Angeles

Beijing

Shanghai

Bali

NORTH

AMERICA

SOUTH

AMERICA

AFRICA

ASIA

EUROPE

OCEANIA

ANTARCTICA

YEAR ONE

DEPARTURE Washington, D.C. September 2014

RETURN Washington, D.C. November 2014

Aircraft provided by

View the flight route at flyingclassroom.com

(9-week journey)

WHERE WE’RE GOING

The Flying Classroom will travel to all 7 continents over 3 consecutive school years. On the first of its three flights, we will visit

Asia and Oceania, exploring STEM in today’s world through a powerful range of ground/air expeditions.

2015 2016 2014

North America, Asia + Oceania

Africa + Europe

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Washington, D.C.

See human brains control robotic limbs with their thoughts at a cyborg lab.

Nagoya, Japan

Learn about the samurai who started Mitsubishi and built the MU-2.

Papau New Guinea

Learn why 100,000 people die from snake bites each year worldwide.

Wichita, Kansas

Visit Beechcraft and meet the engineers who built the Flying Classroom.

Beijing, China

Glide like a bird at the Wingsuit Flying World Championship.

Palau

Snorkel among jellyfish and see how the deadliest animals can be the biggest lifesavers.

Petropavlovsk, Russia

Climb an active volcano after landing at this remote airport.

Sydney, Australia

Visit the city known for its sailing and for being a hub for innovation.

Los Angeles, California

Go behind-the-scenes to see how Hollywood uses STEM+ in stunts.

South America + Antarctica

Q How did you get into aviation?

A When I was 15, a pilot came into my

parents’ store and asked me if I ever

thought about being a pilot. I said,

“No, I don’t think I’m smart enough.”

Q How did he respond?

A He put me in the cockpit of a Boeing

777 and let me play with the buttons.

Then he paid for my first flight lesson.

Q What aircraft do you dream of flying?

A The A10 Warthog.

Q Where’s the wildest place you’ve landed?

A Shemya, Alaska. It’s an island only

1 mile long and 2 miles wide. There’s a

sign that says: “It’s not the end of the

world but you can see it from here.

Q How do you stay awake on long flights?

A I talk and sing to myself quite a bit.

Q What do you eat when you fly?

A Sunflower seeds, raisins, energy bars,

and I drink lots of water

Q What super power would you want?

A Easy. The ability to fly—and laser eyes.

Q What should people know about

The Flying Classroom?

A This isn’t just an aircraft; it’s an

exploration vehicle for learning

that will teach millions of kids in

ways they’ve never been taught

before. Our online portal will

make students a virtual part of

the expedition and research.

MEET THE CAPTAIN …

Kids want to be challenged, but today too many are bored and uninspired. I want to use aviation to excite and empower a new generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers.” —CAPTAIN BARRINGTON IRVING

Captain Barrington Irving

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… AND HIS CREW

KEITH FOREMAN “The Guardian”

Company Universal Weather & Aviation

Area of Expertise Flight planning; trip support

Keith coached Captain Irving during his first

solo flight around the world. Now he will

guide the team to all seven continents.

OLIVER UBERTI

“The Wingman”

Company Oliver Uberti Creative

Area of Expertise

Design; art; journalism

A former Senior Design Editor for National

Geographic, Oliver will capture the story of

the flight through art, photos, and graphics.

LORA HALL

“The STEM Specialist”

Company Innovations for Education

Area of Expertise Curriculum

Development & Design

Lora will shape our content and curriculum,

working with experts to align expeditions to

national Common Core Standards.

LANCE PHILLIPS “The Hawk”

Company Beechcraft Corporation

Area of Expertise

Global customer support

When it comes to parts and maintenance,

Lance is the man. He will connect the team to

aircraft service centers around the globe.

Captain Irving has assembled an all-star team to conquer every challenge they will face.// CAPTAIN IRVING

Born November 11, 1983

Birthplace Kingston, Jamaica

Home Miami, Florida

In 2007, Captain Barrington Irving

became the youngest pilot to

fly around the world solo in

a single engine airplane, setting

10 world records. Now recog-

nized as a pioneer in education,

he is preparing to revolutionize

online learning by creating the

world’s first Flying Classroom.

Captain Irving will set new world

records as he flies to all seven

continents. On this flight, he

will conduct air, land, and sea

expeditions combined with live

learning to engage millions of

children throughout the world.

OUR 9-WEEK CURRICULUM

Captain Irving inspires a class of aspiring aviators.

12 IN-FLIGHT LESSONS

VALUE TO STUDENTACCESS

• Solve aviation challenges in real-time to help Captain Irving pilot the Flying Classroom to safety

• Collect and analyze data from cutting-edge technologies equipped on the Flying Classroom

• Tracking Map, Google Earth downloads

• Interactive blogs and calls from 45,000 ft

• Join the action in near-real time via web-based, education reality show

• Engage in real-world, STEM+ research and expeditions by air, water, and land

• Collaborate with classrooms and peers around the world

• Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Standards

• Intervention and Enrichment Tool

• Empowered as global leaders

• Student learning will be documented via online evaluations to be completed with each expedition

• Fun, practical, tangible way to learn STEM

• Anyone can join—a school, classroom, individual, or program

• YOU vote. YOU decide what you and the Captain will do in each location.

• Use in class and continue the learning experience from home.

16 EXPEDITIONS

STEM comes alive for your students with interactive lesson plans aligned to National Common

Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards plus the thrill of discovery.

$2.6 millionOUR GOAL

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Our first round of seed funding yielded $1.3 million in sponsorships.

We are still seeking $1.3 million of critical support from partners

to meet our fundraising goal of $2.6 million. Join us.

Be the title sponsor.

• Primary logo placement on portal, airplane, Barrington’s suit, and collateral

• Major media placement and online visibility

• Become Barrington’s senior advisor and partner for this journey

• Host kickoff gala with Barrington

• VIP access and display table at each major event

• Join flight leg and expeditions

Be sole sponsor for online features throughout this journey.

• Prominent logo placement on airplane, Barrington’s suit, and collateral

• Media opportunities throughout journey

• Raise awareness of your company every day in a high-visibility recurring section of the online portal (Flight Tracking Map, Daily Journal, Photo of the Day, Weird but True Facts)

Be a partner in making this journey a reality.

• Prominent logo placement on website, airplane, Barrington’s suit, and collateral

• Major media opportunities and high visibility online throughout journey

• VIP access to major events

VISIONARY INNOVATOR PILOT

$1,000,000 $500,000 $250,000

TWO OF THREE SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED BY:

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$100,000 $50,000 $25,000

Be the lead sponsor for all events within an entire continent.

• Logo placement on airplane

• Join us for a flight leg or expedition on the continent you choose to sponsor

• Host continent launch event with Barrington

• Three online video ads during the expeditions

Enable a STEM adventure featuring your company.

• Logo featured on curriculum available to 10 million students

• Participate in one expedition on the journey

• One online video advertisement spot attached to this leg of the journey

Give students access to this journey.

• Sponsor individual schools or school districts to have access to our online portal throughout Barrington’s journey.

ONE OF THESE SPOTS HAS BEEN FILLED BY: ONE OF THESE SPOTS HAS BEEN FILLED BY:

The Gans Family

STEM Curriculum

41%

Flying Classroom

26%

Student Support

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Marketing

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Operations

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Development

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Training

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SUPPORTERS

VISIONARY SPONSORS

Want to become a partner or sponsor a cutting-edge learning experience? Contact us at fly@experienceaviation.org

The Gans Family

Experience Aviation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. You will receive acknowledgment of your tax-deductible gift.

MediMedia

Become a crew member!Join our mailing list and be part of the

Classroom in the Sky experience. Register at experienceaviation.org

Track adventures from any mobile device,

anywhere, anytime!

Barrington Irving

@CaptainIrving

@BarringtonIrving

experienceaviation

14600 NW 42nd AvenueMiami, FL 33054

+1 (305) 537-9291

fly@experienceaviation.org

DESIGN: OLIVER UBERTI CREATIVE. PHOTO CREDITS: ALAN MUNOZ; JON ROSS; RAJEEV BROWN. EDITOR: HOLLY PEPPE