Up in the Air with Numbers (Half Day)
13-16 years
3h + pre- and post-work
3852
In this module learners receive a mission from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) located in Bodø, Norway. They are requested to assist with the observation of various locations in the area to help establish priorities for an ongoing rescue mission. The learners plan a flight route by carrying out the necessary mathematical calculations using various units for distance, speed, and time. They work together in crews to carry out their mission by flying their planned route on advanced flight simulators. By the end of the module, the learners become confident flight navigators.
An important mission awaits learners at the Newton Flight Academy. Upon arrival, they are immediately introduced to the mission of the day via direct video transmission from the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) and Squadron 330, the helicopter unit in charge of Norway’s search and rescue service. The learners then prepare to solve the tasks required to complete their mission. The group is divided into three crews: Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie. Each crew carries out their flight missions in different areas and must collaborate to successfully complete the mission.
The module consists of three activities:
Activity 1: We Explore Time. The learners work in pairs to complete various tasks related to time. They present and sum up their work in a plenary session.
Activity 2: Creating a Flight Plan. The crews create their flight plan. This includes measuring distances, calculating time, and setting the correct course.
Activity 3: Flight Mission. The mission is completed using flight simulators. The learners fly in pairs. They observe and document specific locations, discuss how they would prioritise the situations they see, and they prepare a report for the JRCC when the flight is completed.
The Newton Teacher is in charge of preparing the learners for the mission. The flight training and the mission itself are supported and guided by trained Flight Simulator Instructors from the Newton Flight Academy.
