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Westosha Central High School Student Becomes ENPWI’s 20th Pilot

Eagles Nest Projects precision, and professionalism are a reflec-
Wisconsin has welcomed tion of the values we strive to instill in every
another pilot into our growing student at ENPWI. Mitch is our 20th pilot to
family. Mitch, better known by his callsign be trained through ENPWI.
“Skid Mark,” successfully completed his
flight test with near perfection. His skills in About the Program
the cockpit were on full display, earning him a Started by James Senft, a motivated avia-
well-deserved nod of approval and the compli- tion enthusiast, in 2014, Westosha Central
ment, “that was pretty good,” after executing a High School’s STEM Aviation Program
perfect short-field landing right on the mark— (Falcon Aviation) stands out as a remarkable
reconfirming his callsign. educational endeavor where students actively
Skid Mark didn’t just impress in the air— engage in the construction of a Van’s RV-12
his strong performance carried through to his aircraft, guided by experienced mentors.
oral exam as well, where he demonstrated both This program goes beyond traditional teach-
knowledge and confidence. His dedication, ing methods, immersing students in hands-on
experiences that foster skills in science, tech-
nology, engineering, and mathematics, while
also cultivating teamwork, leadership, and
determination.
Not only has this high school aviation
program built it’s own fleet of light aircraft, The program includes a workshop at Wes- aviation enthusiasts through hands-on STEM
but for some students, building the airplane tosha Central High School in Paddock Lake, programs, aircraft building projects, and men-
is only the beginning. Students who are part Wisconsin and a STEM Aviation Center at the torship opportunities.
of the program can use the plane for flight municipal airport. Students gather weekly in ENP WI is proud to offer this unique
instruction. Two flight instructors, also profes- this dedicated space for meetings, build ses- opportunity to every high school student in
sional pilots, train the students at the highest sions, and ground school. The airport, KBUU, Southeast Wisconsin, regardless of which
level. serves as home base for all flight operations. school you attend.
This provides students with the unusual The program is among several initia- Learn more at: https://enpwi.com
opportunity to learn to fly in an aircraft they tives supported by Eagle’s Nest Projects
helped build. Those who earn their license also Wisconsin, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza-
have access to the aircraft. tion with a mission to inspire and educate the www.westosha.k12.wi.us
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