The mission of U.S. Drone Soccer is to make aerospace careers accessible for all students. Drone Soccer is an educational esport that immerses students in aviation skills through classroom lessons and after school leagues for grades 6-12 (ages 12 and up). It is the only competitive student robotics program that is also a recognized international […]
Aviation Education
Epic Flight Academy Announces Partnership with United Airlines
Epic Flight Academy is proud to announce its partnership with United Airlines in offering flight students the opportunity to participate in United Airlines’ Aviate Program. This program offers Epic flight students and flight instructors a direct pathway to become a pilot at United Airlines. Epic is a Part 141 FAA-certified flight school. U.S. citizens and […]
Women’s Aviation Career Symposium to Hold Event for Women Interested in Aviation Careers
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 […]
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 […]