The University of Sydney Rocketry Team has been accepted to compete at the 2022 Spaceport America Cup – an international student rocketry competition which tests would-be rocket scientists. They will be competing with their custom made 30,000 ft rocket, Blue Wren. It incorporates a bespoke carbon fiber airframe, student developed avionics, flight computer systems and […]
Aviation Education
Bennington Composite Squadron Recognizes First Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer for Leadership, Achievements
The Bennington Composite Squadron (VT-034) of the Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), has promoted Cadet Kale Bushee to the rank of Cadet/Staff Sergeant. The recognition recognizes C/SSgt Bushee’s extraordinary performance in the newest squadron in the Vermont Wing and distinguishes him as the first Non-Commissioned Officer in that unit. CAP has an extensive cadet […]
GAMA Awards Aviation Design Challenge Winners General Aviation Experiences
The winning team of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) 2021 Aviation Design Challenge, from Raisbeck Aviation High School, recently participated in its general aviation manufacturing experience. The team visited GAMA member companies to learn about general aviation manufacturing, which included hands-on experiences and demonstration flights. “It truly was a pleasure putting together a memorable […]
AMCG Foundation Announces Formation of New Website Focused on the Future of Aviation
Aviation Management Consulting Group (AMCG) has announced the formation of the AMCG Foundation. The AMCG Foundation has been created as a non-profit organization geared to promote and provide opportunities and resources to individuals wishing to further their career and interest in the aviation industry through various mediums including providing avenues to financial assistance. Within the […]
AOPA SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2022
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has opened applications for its latest round of scholarships that are made possible through donations to the AOPA Foundation, and are a major benefit to AOPA members, helping them reach their aviation goals. The program offers the opportunity for more than 100 high school students, teachers, primary flight training […]
Applications Open for Third Year of The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship
Air Canada has announced the opening of the application process for the third annual Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, established in honor of the airline’s first female pilot to help the next generation of women follow in her trailblazing footsteps. The scholarship is awarded in conjunction with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation. Air Canada also announced […]
The Dee Howard Foundation Launches 2021 Art Contest in Partnership with UTSA.
In 2020 the Dee Howard Foundation in partnership with UTSA launched The Dee Howard Foundation/UTSA PreK- 12 Aviation and Aerospace Art Contest with the goal of inspiring young innovators to depict their vision of a human mission to Mars. In its first year the art contest drew hundreds of students from across the San Antonio […]
ATP Flight School Brings Airline Pilot Training to San Luis Obispo Ahead of a Post-Pandemic Pilot Shortage
ATP Flight School’s newest training center is now open at the San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) in San Luis Obispo, CA. As the nation’s largest flight school, this new facility marks ATP’s 69th training center and brings airline-oriented pilot training to the San Luis community. Situated between ATP’s existing operations in Northern California and […]
CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation Presented with Entrepreneur of The Year Award
Pictured above (left to right) is Jay Robinson, Synovus; Amanda Aldea, co-owner of CRAFT; Jay Aldea, co-owner of CRAFT; Tom Lauria, SBDC Business Consultant; Paul Featheringill, UofSC Region Director, SC SBDC. CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The Entrepreneur of […]
Baldwin Safety & Compliance Contributes a Comprehensive Safety Program and Support to RedTail Flight Academy
Baldwin Safety & Compliance announced it will contribute advanced Safety Management System (SMS) software, consulting, and mentoring to the RedTail Flight Academy at New York Stewart International Airport. As an all-volunteer program impacting hundreds of young people, the RedTail Flight Academy is making world-class flight training accessible to aspiring minority aviators in the spirit of […]
