Let’s explore what happens on the runways and inside the towers!
There are so many steps that need to be followed for an airplane to take off and land, and for every step there are people working hard to make sure they’re followed carefully. Learn about the many people and procedures that help airplanes get from one airport to another, with this slideshow!
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Air time: Let’s talk to Kevin Chiz
Airport Explorer Deshon got to talk to Kevin Chiz, an Air Traffic Controller at Toronto Pearson Airport! They talk about what he likes about his job, what it’s like in the control tower, and how being an air traffic controller is a little like a videogame!
Activity: Be Specific!
When people are making sure airplanes take off, fly and land safely, clear instructions are very important. There can’t be any confusion! Practice your skills at giving clear instructions with this challenge!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: Word search
We’ve learned a lot of new vocabulary from the Airport Explorers Club slideshows. See if you can find all the words in this challenging word search puzzle!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 7-10.
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Activity: Dance Dance Challenge!
Aircraft marshals use specific arm movements to help move the plane around the apron area of the airport. Sometimes they get creative and turn those movements into dance - and so can you! Learn the air marshals' movements, turn them into a dance and create a video of your safety dance routine!
Fun for all ages.
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Activity: Tin Can Communications
Air Traffic Controllers have to talk to pilots from far away. They’re on the ground in a control tower, and the pilots are high up in the sky! They use radios to give the pilots clear instructions about where to fly the plane. See if you can also communicate clearly from far away with the Tin Can Communications Challenge!
Fun for all ages, but best for explorers aged 11-14.
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Resources: Want to keep exploring?
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