May 22, 2026
Mrs. Martin’s dad, Lt. Col. Phillips, a retired pilot and former flight instructor at the Air Force Academy, spoke with scholars about his experiences flying in the USAF/ANG for more than 20 years before spending another 20+ years flying for Delta.
Scholars asked great questions about planes, flying, and the places he’s traveled, while also sharing their own aviation knowledge. They learned that Lt. Col. Phillips flew fighter planes, cargo planes, and commercial planes — and even reached 49,000 feet in the air. He also shared that the C-5 Galaxy is longer than the Wright brothers’ first flight!
Scholars left with their own foam glider and a C-5 fact sheet, and even learned that Mrs. Martin has flown a plane too. It was an unforgettable experience for our second graders!
Scholars asked great questions about planes, flying, and the places he’s traveled, while also sharing their own aviation knowledge. They learned that Lt. Col. Phillips flew fighter planes, cargo planes, and commercial planes — and even reached 49,000 feet in the air. He also shared that the C-5 Galaxy is longer than the Wright brothers’ first flight!
Scholars left with their own foam glider and a C-5 fact sheet, and even learned that Mrs. Martin has flown a plane too. It was an unforgettable experience for our second graders!