The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) celebrated a significant milestone in aerospace and aviation education recently with the announcement that Oklahoma has maintained its top spot in the Country with an impressive 116 schools scheduled to begin teaching the AOPA “You Can Fly” high school […]
Aviation Education
Mount Anthony Union HS Senior Is First to Be Promoted to Cadet Major Rank in Bennington Composite Squadron of Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol
Photo above – CAP Cadet/Major Kale Bushee is formally promoted to his new rank by CAP Capt Jonathan Mercer, VT-076 squadron commander (left). C/Maj Bushee is a senior at Mt. Anthony Union High School here. Photo courtesy of CAP Major Hal Friday (VT-076) The Bennington Composite Squadron (VT-076) of the Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol […]
Open House June 22 Will Commemorate 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Photo above – Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia invites the public to its June 22 Open House to view WWII aircraft and other activities, in honor of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Airbase mechanics spend years restoring vintage WWII aircraft so the public can see and hear them in flight, or actually ride in […]
New Guimbal Added to APSU’s Helicopter Fleet
Photo above – Austin Peay State University’s new Guimbal G2 Cabri is equipped with technology similar to standard commercial aircraft and will offer valuable experience to students in the Aviation Science Program. | Photo by Colby Wilson Austin Peay State University’s Aviation Science Program, housed within the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Board of Directors Names Anna Hawley President & CEO
The Board of Directors of the Lone Star Flight Museum has named Anna Hawley the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the museum. Previously serving as the museum’s Chief Operating Officer, Hawley succeeds museum CEO Lt. Gen. Doug Owens USAF, (ret.), who has led the organization for the past eight years. She assumed the […]
SIU Flying Salukis Finish Second in Nation; Recent SIU Grad Earns Top Pilot Honors
Photo above -Â SIU Carbondale Flying Saluki co-captain Dayne Snodgrass holds the nation’s top pilot award alongside trophies the team earned this past week in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association championships. The second place overall national finish marks the 15th straight year that SIU Aviation’s flight team has finished in the top five. (Photo by […]
SIU Aviation’s Lorelei and José Ruiz Have Legacy of Students Soaring to New Heights
Student success has always been the focus for Southern Illinois University Carbondale Aviation’s Lorelei and José Ruiz. Each worked more than 30 years for the nationally recognized program, and they account for hundreds of aviation professionals in varying careers within the industry. “Looking back, I have been so blessed in the opportunities that were presented […]
DOAV Announces College Scholarship Award Winners
The next generation of aviation professionals will soon be heading off to college – and the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) and the Virginia Airport Operators Council (VAOC) are helping some of them get there. This week, three high school seniors were awarded scholarships based on their accomplishments, backgrounds and, most importantly, their aviation ambitions. […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Day
Last week on the National Teacher Appreciation Day, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) proudly extended its heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable aerospace and aviation educators who are shaping the future of their state. From Tulsa to Lawton, and Alva to Broken Bow dedicated teachers play a pivotal role in nurturing the next […]
Cirrus Delivers New Fleet of TRAC Series G7 Aircraft to Western Michigan University
Cirrus announced its delivery of seven TRAC20 G7 to Western Michigan University College of Aviation. In July 2023, Cirrus and WMU announced a purchase agreement for 32 TRAC20 G7 aircraft. The TRAC20 G7 is the latest generation of the TRAC Series product line which includes the TRAC20, TRAC22 and TRAC22T. The TRAC Series aircraft is […]
