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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is jim shaw ace academy?

We have the pleasure of hosting our camp @ The Forsyth Tech Mazie S. Woodruff Aviation Technology Lab and Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston Salem, NC. 

HOW LONG IS THE ACE CAMP?

The ACE Academy camp runs Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY REGISTRATION FEE?

Your registration fee covers all clothing, materials, supplies, lunch, and snacks for each day. All we ask is that the Camper bring enthusiasm and a smile to camp each day!

WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS AT THE CAMP?

The ACE Academy Camp is staffed by aviation professionals and volunteers with five years of experience working in the camp. The staff is carefully selected to make sure the camp provides the finiest and best organized ACE Camp in the state.

CAN I SIGN UP FOR BOTH CAMPS?

The ACE Academy is divided between middle school ages and high school ages to provide the best in aviation instruction

WHO IS MR. JIM SHAW?

Mr. Jim Shaw is a resident of the greater east Winston-Salem community and a long time supporter of youth and community investment. After a long successful business career Mr. Shaw has dedicated his time and resources to community revitalization and young people causes. Mr. Shaw has brought his community networking resources together to sponsor this great activity for our neighborhood youth.

DO I GET TO FLY A PLANE?

Along with a certified pilot campers will be able to fly in an airplane and taxi a plane