Allan the Airplane Guy
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Outreach Coordinator |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
| Introduction | Allan had his first ride in an airplane when he was 14 and it was love at first flight. He has been involved with aircraft ever since. He progressed though air cadets as a teen, earned his glider pilot’s wings and taught ground school. After graduation, Allan joined the Air Force and spent the next twelve years working on a wide variety of jets and helicopters, flying in and maintaining some of the world’s top aircraft. Since graduating university in '02, Allan has worked as an educator at space and science centres and museums, he could continue his love for aviation and inspire students at the same time. Allan has worked with over 60,000 students of all ages and abilities. He has developed programs on a wide range of flight and space technologies and has hosted presentations and workshops across Alberta. He understands that not everyone will share his love of aircraft and flying, but flight can motivate students to think and explore their world. For Allan, airplanes are simply a conduit to higher learning and are perfect tools for teaching. |
| Interests | aviation, space, education |