to be a part of this and helpo ki some things that maybe they didn't havepp antunity to do before is very rewarding. >> here is a glider. >> back to therawing board. >> reporter: the class is a pilot program, one of the firts of kind in maryland. >> it's going really good. i really like it. it's fun to kind of like make your own stuff and you can test it. >> a chance to adjust it. >> reporter: the students are making small planes for now. many say they have big htans. >> i m want to be a pilot some day. i want to fly overhe coast of hawaii and just bask into the sunset. >> i like wanted to be paid for aveling anyways. so i figured pilot would be the best option. >> it's awesome. to see the light bulb come on, to think i could do this the rest of my life as a career and joy is cool. >> reporter: a journey getting these students ready for takeoff. in rockville. >> look at that smooth sailing. >> reporter: aimee cho, news4. >> what a wonderful class. >> that looke like so much fun, doesn't it? >> yes. >> good for you. >>> a new york city police officer is receiving praise for the way th