AEROMINDS AVIATION WORKSHOP PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Title/ /Program
Name AEROMINDS AVIATION WORKSHOP

Synopsis This is a one-day Aviation Workshop that will take place in Universiti Pertahanan Nasional
Malaysia (UPNM) in 2023, offering an immersive and engaging opportunity for participants to
delve into the realm of aviation.

Through a carefully crafted itinerary, this workshop aims to provide students with the key
facets of aviation, gaining insights into its history, aerodynamics, basic principles, and
practical applications.

Course Objectives:

1. Ignite Curiosity: Spark a passion for aviation through engaging sessions, fostering a
desire for further exploration.
2. Interactive Learning: Offer an immersive learning experience, enabling participants to
absorb intricate aviation concepts with ease.
3. Foster collaborative teamwork: Create a space where students learn about teamwork,
collaboration and effective communication through engaging group activities and
strengthening unity among students.
4. Foundation for Future Exploration: Lay the groundwork for potential extension into
more advanced aviation studies, paving the way for a deeper understanding of various
facets of the dynamic aviation field.

Learning
Outcomes At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of aviation and put to practice the aviation insights gained
2. Collaborate effectively by displaying improved teamwork and communication skills
3. Develop a motivation for continuous exploration within the dynamic aviation industry
4. Develop curiosity, a heightened interest in aviation

Students will be awarded a certificate upon completion of the workshop

Delivery Mode
Program Components

Gain insights into the various elements of the workshop from engaging activities like water
bottle rocket launches to informative classroom sessions and Flight Simulator Lab

1. Classroom Session
2. Flight Simulator Lab
3. UPNM Open Field for Water Bottle Rocket Launch

Duration Mode Duration

1 1 Day

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Target
Participant • School Students
• Age Group ( 13 – 17 )

Workshop AeroMinds Aviation Workshop Agenda

Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration and Welcome

• Registration Check-in
• Welcome Remarks and Introduction to the Workshop

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Session 1 - "Introduction to Aviation"

• Overview of the Aviation Industry

• Famous Aviators and their contributions
• Gain a broad understanding of different sectors and overall significance
• Importance of Aviation in the Modern World
• Learn about diverse career opportunities available within aviation

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Morning Break

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Session 2 - "Water Bottle Rocket Design"

• Design, build, and launch water-powered rockets.

• This interactive session explores the principles of aerodynamics and propulsion,
fostering creativity and teamwork among participants.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch

• Enjoy a Delicious Lunch (provided)

01:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Session 3 - "Water Rocket Launch & Flight Simulator"

• Exploring the Four Fundamental Forces of Flight

• How Aircraft Generate Lift and Thrust

03:00 PM - 03:15 PM: Afternoon Break

03:15 PM – 04:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Certificate Distribution

• Recap of the Workshop

• Certificate Distribution for Participants

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Course Outline
/ Topics CONTENT DESCRIPTION
Covered

• Introduction
Aviation Class • History of Aviation
• Aircraft General Knowledge
• Basic Principles of Flight

Design, Build & • Students use one 1.5-liter Water Bottle to build
Launch Water a water bottle rocket, fostering advanced
Bottle Rocket design expertise and engineering capabilities.

Flight Simulator • Students will learn basic technical skills related

to piloting an aircraft
• Students gain knowledge such as navigation of
an aircraft, basic instruments of aircraft and etc.

Fees Mode Duration Fee

1 1 Day RM 180

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Profile of
Facilitators / Research Fellow CODRAT
Instructors
1. Lt. Col. Ass. Prof. Mohamed Tarmizi Ahmad (Retired). He received his BSc
Aeronautical Engineering at Kingston Polytechnic and MSc in Aerodynamic and
Applied Flight Mechanics from Cranfield Institute of Technology UK. He has vast
experiences in aircraft maintenance, manufacturing and flight-testing, development
of guided systems including missiles and UAV. He is also a pilot with PPL, had
assembled, and tested experimental aircraft and flight simulator. He is also an
inventor and designer and has won gold awards in local and international invention
competitions. He lectured on various courses including Aviation System Engineering
Management, Aviation Safety and Security and on Airworthiness and Certification.
He was a former Air Force engineer and CEO in SME Aviation and Director of SME
Inc. Tallahassee Florida

Flying Instructors from Industries:

2. Captain Tc. Imran Ismail was exposed to the corporate world at an incredibly early age
and has spent more than 20 years building his entrepreneurial credentials. He
currently serves as the Group CEO of a diverse organization where he has gained
expertise mostly in the fields of media, agribusiness, construction management,
aviation, and business beginning. He enjoys flying a lot and is presently the club
captain and licensed flying instructor for the Royal Selangor Flying Club flying for
decades flying various type of aircraft both land and sea category airplane. He has
experience in creating programs from short courses to graduation level thanks to his
time spent in the education and training industry. He has a commercial pilot license
(CAAM) and a professional diploma in entrepreneurship and business management
from Universiti Malaya. He is now an MBA candidate at the Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia. Capt. Imran is a member of MBOT, a qualified technician divemaster.

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3. Captain Danial Imran boasts more than 6 years of flying experience across a diverse
fleet of ten different aircraft models. He has earned both Malaysian and American (FAA)
Commercial Pilot Licenses, as well as an FAA certification as a flight instructor (CFI).
Currently, he serves as the sole provider of CPL training at the Air Adventure Flying
Club in Malaysia. Furthermore, Capt. Danial's professional background extends
beyond piloting, as he also has a wealth of experience as an Aerospace Engineer. He
has conducted research and worked in the aviation industry in the fields of flight
simulation, aviation safety, and experimental flight testing.

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