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Barrington Irving Trim Review

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  • What is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?
    To increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math
  • Where was Irving originally from?
    Jamaica
    Zimbawe
    New York
    Miami
  • According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world extraordinary? Give two reasons
    He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone. He was the only African American to make such a trip.
  • What are STEM Carrers
    Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
  • What inspired Irving to become a pilot?
    Sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
  • What one thing must a person do to become a pilot?
    study nautical science
    dance boogie boogie
    learn to swim
    Pass a written exam
  • What is Irving's “Journey for Knowledge” program?
    Transform a jet into a flying classroom that will circle the globe sharing science, technology, engineering, math, geography, culture, and history
  • What dream did Irving turn down to learn how to fly an airplane?
    A full football scholarship to the University of Florida?
  • Which of the following lines from "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator" is the best example of indirect characterization?
    Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.
    He was an extraordinary athlete.
    One of their customers, a Jamaican-born professional pilot,
    He beat the odds and flew solo around the world.
  • What small business did Irving's parents's own?
    A bookstore