Avion

Issue date: 11/3/09 Section: Campus News

Media Credit: Ainsley Robson A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT AND her parents speak with a flight instructor on the Flight Line Oct. 24 for Open House. Prospective students were able to reserve an observer flight time to experience flight instruction at Embry-Riddle.

mbry-Riddle held its annual open house for prospective students. Setup began a few days prior, mainly with the large tent and tables set up on the west lawn.
Beginning around 11 a.m. on a very sunny Saturday morning, tours began around campus, some specific to each major. The Housing and Resident Life staff also had organized tours into Doolittle and McKay Halls, giving a peek as to what it is like to live on campus.
In the College of Aviation building, the GAT-II spatial disorientation trainer was on display and functioning, as was the high-altitude chamber lab, with volunteer students experiencing the onset of hypoxia at high altitudes.
In the Student Center, catering was set up for a complimentary lunch for the visitors, as well as grills fired up outside cooking plenty of hot dogs and hamburgers. Touch-N-Go Productions was on hand to provide music and entertainment, keeping a lively atmosphere throughout the day.
Prospective students were given a packet containing
information about the University, including everything from majors to all the student clubs and organizations on campus. Applications could be filled out and accepted on the spot, with the admissions staff on hand to assist. The Admissions staff and tour guides worked very hard in making sure the day went smooth and gave prospective students plenty of material explaining why they should choose Embry-Riddle.
The Aviation Honor Society, Alpha Omicron Alpha, was also on hand in the College of Aviation building answering questions and giving additional tours. Observer flights were available to those wishing to become pilots, so they could go on an actual lesson and see how the Flight Department operates.

Page 1 of 1

Article Tools