Cadets of Springfield’s Catamount Composite Squadron of the Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol got an exciting and fun experience with flight on a recent sunny day—actually putting their hands on the controls and (under close supervision of an experienced pilot) steering a Cessna aircraft through local skies. Cadets participating in the flights included Cadet Staff […]
Aviation Education
Piper Aircraft Selects Local High School Graduates to Join the Manufacturing Team
On May 5, 2022 Piper Aircraft hosted students from both the Vero Beach and Sebastian River High Schools for a tour and exploratory visit of the Piper Aircraft worldwide headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. Following the visit, Piper Aircraft coordinated interviews of several of the recent high school graduates and extended job offers to 84% […]
AAAE Foundation Announces First Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Recipient
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Foundation announced Kailyn Hyman as the inaugural recipient of the AAAE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship. Hyman is a rising junior at Hampton University in Virginia, majoring in aviation and air transportation. The announcement was made at the 94th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition in Seattle. The scholarship […]
U.S. Navy Selects 20 Top Students for Summer Flight Academy
Photo above – Recent graduates from the Elizabeth City State University program. While some students will spend this summer doing odd jobs or hanging out with friends, 20 high-performing 11th and 12th graders from throughout the country will complete an intensive eight-week U.S. Navy Summer Flight Academy aviation program at either Delaware State University in […]
Defining June Events in Women’s Aviation History
Photo above – In 1930, songs were written about Britain’s Amy Johnson and her airplane named Jason. (WikiCommons) By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Over 113 years ago, the power of mutual support for women in the nascent field of ballooning and aeroplanes resulted in the founding of La Stella, the Aero Club Feminim. On June […]
Vermont Wing of the CAP Announces New Commander of Catamount Composite Squadron in Springfield
Captain Jennifer Gagnon has been promoted to Commander of the Vermont Wing’s Catamount Composite Squadron (VT-007), according to a statement by Col. Richard Beach, Commander of the Wing. “Capt Gagnon brings to the Civil Air Patrol an accomplished career in education, a clear commitment to Vermont and New England and a life-long love of learning, […]
RedTail Flight Academy Honors Original Tuskegee Airmen Through Graduating Class of 2022
RedTail Flight Academy (RFA), a program inspired by the original Tuskegee Airmen that creates a pipeline to career possibilities for underrepresented people of color, announced its graduating class of 2022. Mya Coley, Calvin Frederick, Jasmine Frederick, Anthony Gilbert, Traye Jackson and Jarious Gordon received private pilot licenses, advanced ground instructor certifications, drone pilot certifications and […]
Memphis International Airport Announces Student Art and Photography Contest Winners
Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced the winners of its 15th annual High School Visual Arts and Photography Competition. The winners were announced as part of a virtual event, which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/MEMartawards22. The event was produced in partnership with CityCURRENT. Following are this year’s winners: Paintings 1st Place: Meredith Dai, Collierville High […]
SIU’s Flying Salukis Finish Nationally in Top 5 for 13th Year
by Pete Rosenbery The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis continued to be a consistent power in collegiate aviation with a fifth-place finish at the recent National Intercollegiate Flying Association championships. Coach Nathan J. Lincoln, a senior lecturer in aviation management and flight in the School of Aviation, was pleased with the performance and optimistic […]
Aviation Education Takes Off This Summer with ACE Academies
Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy Schools are launching again this summer. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cosponsors these unique summer education opportunities with the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP) and many local, statewide and regional groups. Elementary, middle and high school students can engage in a wide range of aviation career exploration and Science, […]
