Have a student that loves to fly? Or one that wants to learn more about airplanes?
If your student is curious about aviation, D&J offers a fun and structured way to explore it in a real flight training environment.
As a homeschooling father, our President and COO, Justin Ash, believes in education outside the typical classroom. D&J Aviation is proud to offer a unique program to reach curious young minds.
We are an approved Step Up provider!
TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PILOTS
D&J’s Homeschool Aviation STEM Program is an aviation-based academic program for homeschool students, introducing students to the field of aviation.
Through hands-on learning, students explore aeronautics, aircraft maintenance and management, and aviation career paths.
Students can choose to do an introductory flight with a certified instructor.
Program Size:
Up to 10 students per program
If fewer than three students register for any program, D&J may cancel or postpone the program.
Program Length:
6 weeks, one 2-hour class per week
Classes will be on Thursdays, 10:00am-12:00pm.
Age Requirement:
7th grade and up
Locations:
Available at Orlando-Apopka Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport
Ground School:
$500 per student
Ground School + First Flight Lesson:
$800 per student
Tuition is refundable if registration is cancelled at least two weeks prior to the program start date.
After completing the Homeschool Aviation STEM Program, students age 15 or older may earn their FAA Private Pilot License through D&J’s Youth Flight Training Program.
Our Youth Flight Training Program provides ground school and flight time with our team of Certified Flight Instructors.
Students will learn essential flight skills, master aeronautical knowledge, and develop the judgment required to operate safely in the National Airspace System.
Age Requirement:
9th grade and up
Program Prerequisite:
All students must complete D&J’s Homeschool Aviation STEM Program prior to joining the Youth Flight Training Program
Locations:
Available at Orlando-Apopka Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport
Private Pilot Flight Training:
$308 per flight instruction hour
Private Pilot Ground School:
$80 per ground instruction hour
reserve a spot for your student
2026 class programs will be held on:
#1: April 30 – June 4
#2: August 20 – September 24
#3: October 8 – November 12
D&J’s Homeschool Aviation STEM Program includes six lessons for students.
Each week features a different lesson that combines classroom learning with hands-on, interactive activities.
WEEK 1
Students are introduced to the world of aviation and explore career paths such as pilot, aircraft maintenance technician, and air traffic controller. Includes a facility tour and up-close aircraft exposure.
WEEK 2
Students learn the step-by-step process of becoming a pilot, including training, certifications, and requirements. Hands-on experience includes cockpit familiarization or simulator exposure.
WEEK 3
Students explore the basic principles of flight, including lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Activities include simple experiments and identifying aircraft parts during a walkaround.
WEEK 4
Students learn how real flights operate from takeoff to landing, including communication with air traffic control. Includes interactive role-playing and real-world flight scenarios.
WEEK 5
Students are introduced to aviation maintenance careers and spend time in the maintenance facility observing real work, interacting with tools, and learning basic inspection concepts.
WEEK 6
Students hear from a guest air traffic controller, participate in a guided aircraft walkaround, and review key concepts. The program concludes with a recap and certificate of completion.
