Hands-on aviation learning with Mark Hyatt of Falcon Aerolab

The greatest skill you can teach a child is believing they can fly before society tells them they can't.

Our latest podcast guest Mark Hyatt has been teaching kids to do just that - literally - through Falcon AeroLab, an OpenEd partner course that pairs an online curriculum with an opportunity to take a live flight with a trained pilot.

Listen to learn:

1. Rapid growth of aerospace education programs
2. High-paying job opportunities without traditional college paths
3. How to acquire hands-on learning in aviation
4. The importance of exposure to non-traditional career options
5. Addressing gender and racial disparities in the field

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:06 The Inspiration Behind Falcon AeroLab 03:36 Mark Hyatt's Personal Journey 07:15 The Importance of Character and Trust in Aviation 15:07 Challenges and Opportunities in K-12 Education 25:25 Success Stories and Future Goals 28:05 Safety and Risk in Aviation Education 31:33 Final Thoughts and Recommendations