The Flight Instructor Hall of Fame has inducted Max Trescott, a nationally recognized flight instructor, aviation educator, author, and media host, as its 2026 honoree. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction while reflecting credit upon themselves and their profession. It also highlights the essential […]
Aviation Education
College Park Aviation Museum and Fig Factor Media to Host Sixth Annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival Sept. 26
Fig Factor Media, in partnership with the College Park Aviation Museum, presents the Sixth Annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival Saturday, Sept. 26, at the museum in College Park, Maryland. Held during Hispanic Heritage Month and free to the public, this family-friendly event recognizes the important contributions Latinas have made to aviation in a variety […]
Five New Jersey Cadets Advance Aviation Dreams at Civil Air Patrol’s Falcon Flight Academy
Five New Jersey Civil Air Patrol cadets are taking significant steps toward earning their private pilot certificates as students at a Civil Air Patrol’s National Flight Academy, held July 10-19. Hosted by Civil Air Patrol’s New Jersey Wing in partnership with Ocean County Airport, the academy brought together 14 cadets from across the country for […]
University of Nebraska at Kearney chooses the Tecnam P-Mentor
The Nebraska Safety Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) has officially announced the launch of the Loper Flight Academy, set to be inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 20. To power this new initiative, the Academy has selected Tecnam, acquiring a brand-new fleet of seven (7) Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft to train […]
Flight Instructor Wins AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) announced at EAA AirVenture that Ashley Almquist is the winner of AOPA’s Sweepstakes Aviat Husky. Her new airplane, a 2024 Aviat Husky A-1C-200, is a versatile, two-seat tailwheel airplane known for its impressive handling and performance. Almquist graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2026 with a […]
AOPA Foundation to Expand High School Aviation Education with Maintenance and Manufacturing Curriculum
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation announced today that it will add a maintenance and manufacturing pathway to its High School Aviation STEM Curriculum, the free, nationally recognized program that has reached more than 130,000 students since it launched in 2016. The new curriculum, which is made possible by a donation from Gregory […]
Aims Aircraft Maintenance Student Receives $10,000 Centennial Airport Foundation Scholarship
Aims Community College Aircraft Maintenance student Kira Davis-Weber was honored with the prestigious $ 10,000 Centennial Airport Foundation Scholarship, showcasing her dedication and potential in aviation maintenance. The Centennial Airport Foundation awards annual scholarships to students pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, the quality of their application and […]
New Jersey Wing Cadets Visit State House for Legislative Day
More than 50 cadets and adult members of the New Jersey Wing of Civil Air Patrol recently gathered at the New Jersey State House for State Legislative Day, helping raise awareness of the organization’s missions and services among state lawmakers. Throughout the day, members met with legislators and staff to discuss Civil Air Patrol’s emergency […]
Epic Flight Academy Trains Air Force Pilots
New Smyrna Beach, FL – Epic Flight Academy recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of U.S. Air Force pilots who completed Initial Pilot Training (IPT) at Epic’s New Smyrna Beach campus. Epic trained these officers under an Educational Service Agreement with the Air Force. Following the successful completion of the inaugural cohort in […]
GAMA Announces 2026 Aviation Design Challenge Winners
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the team from Cambridge High School in Milton, Georgia, is the first-place winner of the 2026 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge. The team from Corona Del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona, is the second-place winner and the team from Greenville Technical Charter High School in Greenville, South […]
