The AOPA Foundation’s High School Aviation STEM Curriculum received two accreditation honors from the prestigious independent credentialing and education research organization STEM.org. The high school curriculum and corresponding materials were vetted during a rigorous and thorough process, earning two Trustmarks that are indicative of meeting a range of standards set by STEM.org experts which include: […]
Aviation Education
GAMA Announces 2021 Aviation Design Challenge Winners
Photo above – 2021 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge first-place team from Raisbeck Aviation High School. From left to right: Alex Shemwell, Garett Griner, Lyra Young, Jason Poon and Atticus Bhat. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced that the team from Raisbeck Aviation High School in Tukwila, Washington, is the winner of the 2021 GAMA […]
Dee Howard Foundation Names First Executive Director; Will Chart a Course for Strategic Growth and Innovation in San Antonio’s Educational Landscape
Christina Martinez has been named the Dee Howard Foundation’s first Executive Director. Martinez, who has 20 years of executive-level experience in the nonprofit, educational, public affairs and business sectors, will lead efforts to grow and strengthen the Foundation’s work that is connecting with, inspiring and guiding students in school districts throughout the San Antonio region […]
Sky Aviation Holdings Donates Two Jets to GTCC Foundation
Sky Aviation Holdings donated two aircraft valued at more than $350,000 to the Guilford Technical Community College Foundation in June to be used in the college’s aviation programs. The GTCC Foundation, located in Jamestown, NC, was presented with a 1984 Diamond IA A073SA jet with fully functioning engines and avionics and the fuselage of Diamond […]
Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Announces New Commander of Burlington Senior Squadron
Photo above: 1st Lt Vince Gonillo, Commander, Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002), Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Photo Credit: Vermont Wing, Civil Air Patrol. 1st Lt Vince Gonillo has been promoted to commander of the Vermont Wing’s Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002), according to a statement by Col. Richard Beach, Commander of the Wing. Gonillo succeeds Captain […]
GAMA Announces Scholarship Recipients
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the awarding of the 2021 Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award Scholarship to Lucas Daniels of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mehul Dhillon of Columbus, Indiana; and the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) Foundation GAMA Scholarship to Matthew Leahey of Villa Rica, Georgia. “GAMA is proud to award Lucas, Mehul […]
EAA International Young Eagles Day on June 12 Offers Young People the Inspiration of Flight
EAA’s International Young Eagles Day, which focuses on flying thousands of kids as an introduction to aviation, returns on Saturday, June 12, at locations throughout North America. The return of the annual event comes after the COVID pandemic sidelined the all-volunteer effort in 2020. EAA chapters and members will fly kids ages 8-17 free of […]
Unmanned Safety Institute Partners with Aviation Influence to Promote UAS Through STEM
The Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) has partnered with Aviation Influence (AVi) to elevate the interest, engagement, and enthusiasm for UAS in our nation’s youth through hands-on STEM and programs focused on drones. The goal is to introduce the excitement and potential of unmanned technology through STEM offerings with a focus on underrepresented communities. “Aviation has […]
Elbert Elementary Teacher Recognized as Outstanding STEM Educator
Elbert Elementary’s Derek Hall has been named the Polk County Teacher of the Year by the Air Force Association (AFA). The honor, presented by the Martin H. Harris chapter of the AFA, recognizes outstanding science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers in Central Florida. The AFA is a nonprofit, independent military and aerospace education association. […]
Vermont CAP’s Rutland Composite Squadron Names New Cadet Commander
The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has awarded the prestigious Billy Mitchell Award Cadet/2nd Lt Trevor MacKay. The award was conferred by Col Richard Beach, Commander of the Vermont Wing. Cadet MacKay was also promoted to Cadet Commander of the Squadron. Only 15 percent of CAP cadets nationwide earn the Mitchell Award. […]
