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FCPS presents $70,000 Go Virginia aviation grant to buy flight simulators for three high schools
Summary
Frederick County Public Schools staff described a Go Virginia grant proposal to buy three Redbird TD2 flight simulators (one each for James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando high schools), wind tunnels and instructor training; the application is due March 13 with notification expected in April.
Frederick County Public Schools staff told the Instruction Committee on March 9 that the division plans to apply for a Go Virginia regional workforce grant to establish an aerospace technology core sequence across its three high schools.
"Under this proposed allocation, Frederick County Public Schools will receive approximately $70,000 in grant funding," said Mr. Bishop, the division's supervisor of career and technical education. He said the funds would buy three Redbird TD2 flight…
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