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Learning by Doing:

Each year, 6–10 high school seniors participate as interns, spending months immersed in the aircraft restoration process. Students don’t just observe—they actively contribute to meaningful work on a real airplane.

To date, 89 students have participated in Project Cub, completing major milestones including:

  • Removing and inspecting the original fabric and frame

  • Replacing wooden wing spars

  • Attaching and aligning ribs and brace wires

  • Installing new leading-edge metal

  • Torquing hardware and correcting discrepancies in preparation for new skin

Through this process, students gain exposure to aviation maintenance careers, engineering concepts, and the discipline required in the aerospace industry.

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Preparing the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

Project Cub equips students with foundational skills that apply to careers in aviation maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, and beyond. Many alumni leave the program with a clearer path toward technical schools, aviation programs, military service, or STEM-focused careers.

Inside the hangar, students don’t just rebuild an airplane—they build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong connection to aviation.