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Mobile STEM Aviation Lab (MSAL)
Bringing Aviation, Drone, and AI Careers Directly to Rural Schools
Invest in the MSAL PILOT

What Is MSAL?

The MSAL is a state-of-the-art mobile learning lab that delivers aviation and drone education through a four-week rotation model. It brings flight simulators, drones, AI tools, and hands-on labs directly to schools that historically lacked access to modern STEM pathways.

Why It Matters?

  • Expands rural CTE access

  • Supports Alabama’s Option B Workforce Diploma

  • Improves district Career Readiness Indicators

  • Prepares students for jobs in aviation, defense, public safety, and ag-tech

Aligned With Alabama’s Workforce Requirements

MSAL directly supports:

  • 3-course CTE sequences in Aviation/Transportation

  • CCR indicators through credential pathways

  • Option B Workforce Diploma readiness

Pilot Year Goals

  • Students served: 150–200

  • Schools served: 4–6

  • TRUST completion: 100% goal

  • Part 107 pass rate: ≥70% of age-eligible students

  • Demonstrated CCRI improvement per district

How The Pilot Program Works

Program Design

Where: 4 high schools in the Wiregrass region

Duration: 2 academic semesters and 1 summer intensive

Delivery Model: The lab rotates among four high schools on a four-week schedule, providing full day, hands-on experiences in aviation and AI fundamentals.

Student Experience:

  • X-Plane flight simulation
  • Drone flight training
  • TRUST certificate (all students)
  • Part 107 preparation (age-eligible)
  • AI & computer vision labs
  • Mini-capstone projects
  • Career exploration tied to local industries

Investment and Budget Overview

Fund a New Path

We are seeking $1,032,435 in anchor and matching funding to build and operate the first MSAL unit for one full school year. This includes:

  • Trailer build and equipment (simulators, drones, computers, power systems)
  • Staffing for instruction, operations, and school/community engagement
  • Curriculum licensing, training, fuel, insurance, and evaluation
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We Are Seeking Partnerships

Building Sustainability

  • Anchor/Major Funding
  • Co-developed grant proposals (AI education, workforce, rural innovation)
  • In-kind equipment/software
  • Corporate volunteer teams and mentorship
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