AERO

Where Your Mission Takes Flight!

Is God calling you to serve Bible translation through missionary aviation?

CrossVenture|Aero is a youth aviation camp with the goal of encouraging young people to seriously consider God’s calling on their lives to serve in missionary aviation. Participants will explore the role of aviation in missions and Bible translation while learning the basics of aeronautics and experiencing flight time with qualified pilots!

CAMP AERO 2025

2025 Camp dates have been set!
June 15-21, 2025

Location: JAARS Center in Waxhaw, NC

Ages: 15-18

2025 Cost: $950
($200 deposit due within 2 weeks of acceptance)
Cost subject to change each year

Dates: June 15-21

Requirements: CrossVenture|Aero includes primary flight instruction given by certified flight instructors. Therefore, TSA requires that all participants have proof of US citizenship. Proof must be provided in the form of an up-to-date US passport OR a government issued photo ID and original birth certificate.

Aero Camper Application/Reservation

At CrossVenture|Aero, you’ll spend the week learning about missionary aviation through missions-themed devotionals, hands-on workshops, and flight time with experienced pilots. Here are just a few of the things you’ll get to experience…

Hear inspiring testimonies from missionary guest speakers
Experience time in our flight simulator
Observe a certified pilot from the backseat during a flight
Experience flight time behind the control with a certified pilot
Grow in your understanding of Scripture and God’s call to mission
Learn the basics of aerodynamics, flight systems, and more
Plan and follow your own short, cross-country flight
Get hands-on experience in avionics (aviation electronics), sheet metal and riveting, magnetos, and aircraft maintenance

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