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Reviews development of aerospace technology in the 20 years since the first launching of Sputnik I. (SL)

Presents excerpts from the bibliography of Wernher von Braun demonstrating his concern for space science education at the secondary as well as at the college level. (SL)

Reviews issues confronting education in general and aerospace education in particular during the 1978 school year. (SL)

Discusses the need for education to promote the value of flight technology as a public benefit. (SL)

Assesses the history of powered flight in terms of the development of commercial airlines, safety, and technology. (CP)

Summarizes highlights of the 1976 National Congress on Aerospace Education held March 30th to April 2nd in Nashville, Tennessee. (SL)

Makes predications concerning future aerospace technology in the areas of supersonic transportation, aircraft design, airfreight, military aviation, hypersonic aircraft and in the much distant future sub-orbital, rocket propelled transports. (BR)

The potential of solar power satellites as a future means of supplying energy is discussed along with the environmental reasons for using these satellites. (MDR)

Describes the College Aviation Accreditation Guidelines published by the University Aviation Association in May 1977 for the Accreditation of college aviation courses. (SL)

Discusses the surge of interest throughout the country in aerospace education and discusses what aerospace education is, the implications in career education and the relevance of aerospace education in the curriculum. (BR)

Describes in detail the technical knowledge and manipulative skills required of an aviation mechanic (air-frame and powerplant mechanic) by the aviation industry. (BR)

Describes the Junior Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) program presently being operated in 275 units across the country. It is basically a three year course in aerospace studies and leadership education. (BR)

In March 1961, NASA originated a science education device, called the Spacemobile program, to instruct the public on the aerospace industry. The growth of the Spacemobile program and how its mobile units are used in school and community programs are described. (DS)

Describes an aviation field day project organized and promoted on the secondary level. (SL)

Reviews programs of introducing Landsat satellite imagery for use in the classroom. (SL)

Reports on a survey conducted to determine the state of aerospace education in Indiana schools. (SL)

Describes the history of hot-air balloon travel, starting with its French origins and continuing through to the 1978 national championship. An address for Balloon Federation of America membership is included. (MA)

Describes a unit on aerospace education which can be presented in a social studies class. Outlined are the aims, materials and procedures for presenting a short unit on the impact of science and technology on society. (BR)

Describes the nature of the aerospace industry and the types of occupations available in the industry as well as information on training, advancement opportunities and the employment outlook in the future. (BR)

Describes "Project School Flight" which is an idea originated by the Experimental Aircraft Association to provide the opportunity for young people to construct a light aircraft in the schools as part of a normal class. Address included of Experimental Aircraft Association for interested persons. (BR)

Describes the nature of the aerospace industry and the types of occupations available in the industry as well as information on training, advancement opportunities and the employment outlook in the future of civil aviation. (BR)

Urges continued federal aid for research grants and contracts to universities in the area of aerospace technology because of the practical benefits to mankind and also because universities serve as repositories of the brainpower that "fuels" technological advancement. (BR)

Describes a summer workshop in Pennsylvania for high school students which was to provide students with an orientation and introduction to aviation and aerospace and to give them a background understanding of several phases of the subject. (BR)

Presents a 56 item quiz pertaining to the space sciences. The questions are in programmed format and are appropriate to the secondary school level. (MLH)

Provides a brief review of the literature on the history of aviation and the social and economic factors of aviation and aerospace technology. (MLH)

Describes a three-day Forum for the Advancement of Students in Science and Technology (FASST), at which students from 20 colleges and universities and six Soviet students discussed the application of aerospace technology to the problems of society. (MLH)

Presents the final part of a review of the literature on the history and development of flight research as it applies to flight instruction. (MLH)

Presents sample activities for elementary school students that include games and activities based on aerospace sciences. (MLH)

Emphasizes the beneficial application of tools developed as a result of the space program in communications and education. Explains the use of a communication satelite, the ATS-6, in telemedicine and individualized instruction. (GS)

Describes a series of films produced by Fairchild Industries which present a positive but realistic outlook toward the challenges of technology for secondary students. Unit's objectives, discussion suggestions and activities are discussed. (BR)

Condenses two surveys conducted on known community college aviation programs to establish meaningful guidelines for program development or improvement. Data indicate that effective programs have similar basic characteristics although methods of operation vary. Poor programs are not uncommon and the two major problem areas are weak leadership, misunderstandings and misinformation. (BR)

Describes Kent State University's flight internship program where students are hired to teach other students how to fly. It is geared to give students seeking a bachelor's degree in flight technology a chance to gain flight experience, increase their qualifications for employment and help them earn extra money. (BR)

Describes a new program designed by the University of North Dakota to introduce high school students to aviation at a college level. (BR)

Describes a one semester course on the study of aviation for sixth graders in Santa Monica, California involving student timelines, construction plates and field trips. (BR)

Describes the aerospace program conducted in conjunction with the industrial program in New York City for grades 6 through 9. The program teaches aerospace technology and related careers through the building of flying models and other industrial projects built in school workshops. (BR)

Describes the vital role training plays in the general aviation industry and describes the Cessna International Training Academy and urges more training programs to spur the growth of the industry. (BR)

Describes an aviation course at Perris High School, (Perris, California) designed primarily for potential high school dropouts in which students rebuilt a wrecked airplane. (BR)

Describes the aerospace program at State University of New York in Farmingdale which offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree and free flight training as part of the curriculum. (BR)

Gives an overview of kinds of aviation programs (both career and non-career) offered by community colleges which includes information on flight programs, aviation technology programs, aviation administration, flight service programs and short courses. (BR)

Presents an overview of the aviation industry in terms of job opportunities in the sectors of general aviation, air careers, manufacturing and the Federal government. (BR)