CLICK HERE FOR THE 2023 ACE SUMMER READER LIST.

The ACE Reader program has been developed for students in grades K-5.   In this program, a wide range of grade level appropriate books are selected by TTA to give our younger students an introduction to aviation principles and history. 

This program will open at the completion of the 2023 school year in South Carolina and close at the start of the subsequent school year. 

The ACE Reader program is open to any student in grades K-5.

Students will become ACE Readers when they have read 18 of the 20 books on the suggested reading list and they will be recognized at the 2023 Young Aviators Fly-In.

Students in the ACE RC Program will be given virtual classroom instruction followed by in person flying lessons with Radio Control Aircraft.

We are happy to have graduated our fifth ACE RC class in the Spring of 2023! 

If you would like to be put on the list for the 2023 Fall ACE RC (Starting in Setpember) class please email ACE@tta.aero 

What is the ACE Radio Control Program?

• Designed program to help first time radio control pilots learn to operate radio control aircraft independently

What happens in the program?

• Leadership and instruction under the direction of certified  aviation professionals
• Talk with military and airline pilots
• Learn about aerodynamics, navigation and more.
• Flight opportunities in a general aviation aircraft

Requirements

• Interested students should be live in proximity to the Triple Tree Aerodrome
• The program is scheduled to last for 3 weeks with flexible scheduling  (ideally students should fly once a week with their instructor but encouraged to fly more often to retain proficiency)
• Space is limited for this program to no more than 4 students ages 12-17.

Cost

• The cost of this program is $100 to cover expenses related to the program. 

2023 Summer Camps were a huge success!  Enrollment for the 2024 Summer Camps will start in Winter of 2024.  Below is a sample from our 2023 Classes.

ACE Summer Camps will start in the Summer of 2024 and are limited to no more than 8 per class.

Each camp includes a 4-day aviation experience includes ground school lessons, aviation activities, basic restoration skills, and at the end of the program a flight opportunity in one of the Triple Tree Aircraft! 

This summer program is broken down into Radio Control Camps and General Aviation Camps.

Radio Control $350  ($400 after March 1)

• Ages:  Rising Middle School 
• Dates: June 12-15 & July 10-13
• Time: 9 am -3 pm

General Aviation $350 ($400 after March 1)

• Rising High School
• Dates June 19-22 & July 17-20
• Time: 9 am – 3 pm 

What is included?

• Leadership and instruction under the direction of certified teachers and/or aviation professionals
• Talk with military and airline pilots, mechanics, and more.
• Learn about technological applications with aviation including drones
• Learn about aerodynamics, navigation and more.
• Flight opportunities in a general aviation aircraft
• Opportunities to learn to fly radio control aircraft (Radio Control Camp)
• All course instruction, activities, events, and materials
• Summer Camp T Shirt
• Graduation Ceremony on Thursday with lunch provided (up to 2 guests)

Each camp is limited to no more than 8 students.

Please email ace@tta.aero to reserve your space today!

Have you considered using the facilities at Triple Tree for a field trip? The Triple Tree Aerodrome is home to over 400 acres of land and multiple aircraft to supplement your existing lesson plan.

Our background checked volunteers will provide age appropriate lesson plans suitable for your class.

*Class size minimum and maximums apply*

Please email ACE@tta.aero and include ACE InReach in the subject line.

Triple Tree Aerodrome is blessed with a wide variety of aviation and education professionals.  These background checked volunteers are able to visit your classroom to supplement an existing lesson plan or provide one of our specific lesson plans on a wide variety of subjects!

Please email ACE@tta.aero and include ACE Outreach in the subject line.

This program is held in partnership with AOPA.  If you’re like more than 500,000 other pilots (that’s right, half a million), you’ve taken a little breather from flying. Maybe more than a little. Perhaps life threw you a curve. Maybe the pitter-patter of little feet, a growing business, or a medical setback had something to do with it. Whatever the case, things are different now. You’re back in the game and would like to start flying again then this program is for you.

Programs are held on a scheduled basis in partnership with AOPA.

Triple Tree Aerodrome believes in using our resources to serve as an extension of the classroom.  ACE Teacher events are held in partnership with our local school districts.  We are proud to host teacher professional development for schools throughout the Upstate of South Carolina.  

Teachers attending these events are given STEM Lessons to use in their classroom and can earn professional development credits.

We will host professional development classes again in the Summer of 2024.  Below is a sample from our 2023 offering.

2023 Professional Development Opportunities 

• June 26-Elementary & Middle
• June 27-High School
  • Time: 9 am to 3pm
  • Cost: $40 ($50 after March 1)

What is included?

• Lesson ideas for their classroom
• Professional development hours* (please check with your school for their specific requirements)
• Flight opportunity in a General Aviation Aircraft
• Lunch Provided

Space is limited so please sign up to secure your space.

Please email ACE@tta.aero and include ACE Teacher in the subject line.

2023 Triple Tree ACE Scholarships            –

The Triple Tree Aerodrome is proud to offer scholarship opportunities as part of our Aviation Centered Education (ACE) Portfolio that are critical to student success. The Triple Tree Executive Director will review each scholarship application, and final approval will be given by the Triple Tree Board of Directors.  

The 2023 Fall scholarships’ application window is now OPEN.   CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION 

An additional application window will open on August 1, 2023 and CLOSE on August 6 ,2023 at 11:59 East Coast Time.

For the Fall applications will be reviewed between August 8-9 2023.  If your application is selected for further consideration, you will be asked to interview with a committee either in person or via zoom between August 13-15, 2023.  Winners will be announced during the 2023 Young Aviators Fly-In.

Awards

Aviation:  $2,500 scholarship     Ages: 16-20

This scholarship opportunity is for individuals who have yet to complete a solo flight in a powered aircraft or have recently soloed. The funds from this scholarship would provide an induvial an opportunity to complete this milestone. If chosen, recipients will be required to complete their private pilot ground school and complete 25 hours of community service at the Triple Tree Aerodrome before receiving their funding. 

 *Preference is given to students of Greenville Technical Charter High School aviation programs and graduates of the Triple Tree ACE Radio Control Program

2023 Scholarship Winners

Spring

• Henry Harris
• Austin Koch
• Eva Miller
• Noah R.

2022 Scholarship Winners

• Amanda (AJ) Poole
• Grace Malloy
• Karlee Jordan

2021 Scholarship Winners

• Conner Thacker
• Gabriel Turner
• Brian W.

2020 Scholarship Winners

Students

• Stacy Boone
• Alex Kirkland
• Brighton M.
• Malena Modir
• Slade Rosamond
• Ben Templeton

Schools

• Greenville Technical Charter High School
• Bells Crossing Elementary