Naval Air Station Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The National Flight Academy

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 27, 2017

1. The National Flight Academy Marker

Inscription. “A dramatic multi-day immersive experience in the Magic of Flight”
The National Flight Academy is a series of immersive aviation-inspired learning programs using serious games to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The NFA changes the education equation and increases our national competitive posture.”
National Flight Academy's virtual aircraft carrier
Ambition (CVT-11) Ambition is a 102,000 sq. ft. four-story christened in May 2011 as a simulated training aircraft carrier (CVT-11). Ambition is the capstone experience of its parent organization, The National Flight Academy.

The National Flight Academy takes a revolutionary hands-on approach to teaching the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) while reaching beyond the ordinary academic experience to inspire students. Creating an immersive, serious game environment through intense role-playing gives future leaders sense of accomplishment while learning critical skills they will able to apply throughout their lives.

The Ambition is designed to host a year-round schedule of multi-day in residence

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courses for middle school and high school students and beyond. Each deck of Ambition is designed to replicate a modern aircraft carrier. The first deck finds the ships ceremonial quarterdeck, donor recognition visitor center, galley, mess decks, administrative spaces and the flight simulator hangar bays. The second deck is dedicated to themed learning spaces and contains 18 Simulation and Immersion Centers. The third and fourth decks are devoted to 44 six-person staterooms, student lounges, and activity rooms.

Fast paced missions challenge the students to apply STEM skills to a wide range of topics, enhancing the students’ education while ultimately enriching their understanding of those principles, inspiring them to pursue further STEM studies and careers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education.

Location. 30° 21.015′ N, 87° 18.174′ W. Marker is in Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, in Escambia County. It can be reached from the intersection of S. Blue Angels Pkwy. and Radford Blvd., on the left when traveling east. Located

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 27, 2017

2. The National Flight Academy Marker

at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola FL 32508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pensacola

and on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Cradle of Naval Aviation (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Essex (CV-9) Anchor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); USS Antietam (CV-36) Anchor (about 600 feet away); Pensacola’s First Lighthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Barrancas Area (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barrancas Trench (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pelicans In Paradise (approx. 0.4

Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 27, 2017

3. The National Flight Academy & Marker

miles away); Barrancas in Coastal Defenses (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Also see . . .
1. National Flight Academy. (Submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. National Naval Aviation Museum. (Submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.