Wings of Opportunity: Flight Simulation for Future Aviators
Help me give my students the ability to fly without wings. Flight is an aspect of physics and chemistry.
$2,699 goal
This project expired on September 18, 2025.
This project expired on September 18, 2025.
My Project
The Wings of Opportunity program is an educational initiative designed to introduce inner-city high school students in Stonecrest, Georgia, to the fundamentals of aviation through hands-on experience with a state-of-the-art flight simulator. This STEM-focused program aims to inspire interest in aerospace careers, foster critical thinking skills, and bridge the opportunity gap for underrepresented youth.
The Wings of Opportunity flight simulator program offers more than just a technical experience—it opens a door to new dreams and career pathways.
By investing in the aspirations of Stonecrest’s youth, this initiative will plant seeds for a more diverse and dynamic future in aviation and beyond.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Never Before Funded140 students impacted
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Materials cost
$2,088.59
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$144.11
3rd party payment processing fee
$31.33
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$2,294.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$404.83
Total project goal
$2,698.86
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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