The Women in Aviation International Great Lakes Chapter, is excited to announce the fourth annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) to be held on February 19, at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation located in Battle Creek, MI. This event is a professional career conference (for women only) designed to introduce women to aviation and […]
Aviation Education
AOPA Air Safety Institute Announces Four New Webinar Series
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) is offering four new webinar series this year, led by industry expert presenters: NTSB Insider: Accident Investigations Revealed Flight Deck Tech: Strategies for Optimizing Modern Avionics Flying the Backcountry: Risks and Rewards Weather Flying: Safety for all Seasons Each series includes three webinars giving audiences […]
A January Milestone in Women’s Aviation History
By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Amelia Earhart knew ten pilots had died earlier attempting to fly solo from Hawaii to California over the vast Pacific Ocean. According to a detailed account on Hawaii Aviation, because of weather delays, Amelia took a short nap on that rainy January day. Her red Vega monoplane was similar to […]
GAMA Accepting Applications for 2022 Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is now accepting applications for its 2022 Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship. Each year, GAMA awards a graduating U.S. high school senior, pursuing studies in aviation, with a $2,000 scholarship. GAMA is proud to continue to offer this unique scholarship as part of its commitment to workforce […]
Ray Foundation Award to Allow UND Phoenix to Offer Flight Scholarships to 25 Military Vets
The UND Aerospace Foundation announced a $300,000 award by The Ray Foundation, Inc. to be used for scholarships to help 25 U.S. Military Veterans earn their Private Pilot License. Training will take place at the UND Phoenix Flight Training Center (UND Phoenix), beginning as early as February 2022. The scholarships are designed to cover nearly […]
Piper Aircraft Expands Brand Ambassador Program to Include Minnesota State University – Mankato
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced the expansion of its brand ambassador program to include Minnesota State University at Mankato (MNSU). Piper Brand Ambassadors leverage their social media channels to promote their individual pilot training journey and act as advocates for the aviation industry. The program is designed to increase awareness of the aviation degree paths offered […]
AOPA’S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES EARLY ANALYSIS: N880Z VIDEO
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) released a new video from its Early Analysis series providing an initial analysis of a tragic accident that took place on December 27th. On that date, a Learjet 35A crashed into a neighborhood in El Cajon, Calif., killing the pilot, copilot, and two flight nurses. […]
Flying for Change
Photo above – Middle school kids at the Marlin, TX fly-in event, took flight for the very first time. As part of American’s ongoing pilot recruiting efforts, the American Airlines Cadet Academy (AACA) team is working hard to expand awareness of the pilot career in communities across the United States. Just in the past few […]
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Receives New Flight Simulator ALSIM AL250
ALSIM has announced that Saskatchewan Polytechnic is upgrading its fleet with a new AL250 flight simulator. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, they have been operating their AL200 simulator since 2011. The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re-configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II or Level 2-IPC […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Welcomes Hetty Carlson to the Team
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics has announced Hetty Carlson as the latest addition to the team. Hetty will begin on January 4, 2022, as the Division’s Education Grants and Outreach Program Specialist. Ms. Carlson will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Division’s Aviation Education Grant and Internship Programs. Additionally, she will serve […]
