Board Report November 2025

LACC Aviation Program FAQs

D14 Aviation Program

● D14 accelerated training program that takes zero time aspiring pilots and gives them a direct path to begin their career as commercial pilots.

What curriculum will the program follow?

● The Aviation Program will use the AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum for Juniors and Seniors.

● Juniors will receive in depth knowledge of Aviation Weather, Airspace, and Flight Planning

● Seniors will receive in depth knowledge of Instrument Flight, Advanced Aircraft, and The Future of Aerospace.

● The curriculum is a stepping stone D14 Pilot Training Program. Students who participate will have an advantage in their knowledge moving from the LACC aviation program to the Pilot Training Program. Who will provide the instruction to the students? ● Who is eligible to teach the curriculum is up to the program's leadership to decide based on applicable state teacher certification requirements for the specific academic program in which the courses will be taught. ● The lessons are turnkey, and include highly detailed lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations that give teachers everything they need to implement successful instruction. ● AOPA provides teacher training and access to multiple online professional development resources FREE OF CHARGE to assist teachers in increasing their aviation knowledge and skills. *D14 would remain involved in the course instruction and can provide Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) and CFIs who have received a degree in education or the CTE equivalent license if required.