EDUCATION with wings will be taken to Longford Primary School on Tuesday as the Royal Flying Doctor Service's Look! Up in the Sky program hits the Northern Midlands.
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From 8.30am RFDS program manager Tom Ryan will teach the pupils about the service and the technology it uses to assist rural and regional residents in need.
The initiative was launched with the Tasmanian government, independent and Catholic schools for pupils in years 3 to 6.
It was developed by the service with an aim to teach children about the contribution the RFDS has made in Australian history.
By Tuesday, Mr Ryan will have conducted presentations to more than 70 classes as part of the month-long tour.
He said Longford pupils would have the opportunity to explore the RFDS's fuselage simulator.
"Students will climb on-board, strap themselves in and enjoy this unique experience, where they will rescue a patient and land an RFDS aircraft in the outback," Mr Ryan said.
He said the simulator came equipped with stretchers, communications, oxygen, section and other equipment used by doctors, nurses and pilots of the RFDS.
Tasmanian education consultant Carol Mackel said the resource was invaluable to pupils.
"This very important resource has reached 45 per cent of Tasmanian schools since it was launched in 2012," Ms Mackel said.
"The program not only provides learning and insight into the role of the RFDS, but also supports teachers by providing additional resources to help implement the Australian curriculum in an interesting and meaningful way."
The presentation will be at Westbury Primary School on Wednesday and at Sheffield on Thursday.