The National Aviation Hall of Fame is seeking entries for its 36th Annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. Founded in 1986 by famed research test pilot, the late A. Scott Crossfield, the award is a juried competition open to educators from grades kindergarten through twelfth grade in a public, private, […]
Aviation Education
NAHF Receives Grant to Support Heritage Hall and Education Center
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is honored to share that the renovation of their Heritage Hall and Education Center (HHEC) will be supported by a generous grant provided by The Berry Family Foundation. NAHF President and CEO, Amy Spowart, said, “The support from the Berry Family will have a substantial impact on our […]
Dee Howard Education Fund Launched; The Journey Begins
The Dee Howard Education Fund (DHEDF) has announced the Launch of the Fund’s website and social media platforms. The Mission of the DHEDF is to develop (in collaboration with others) programming, resources, curriculum, and initiatives to engage primarily underserved Pre-K thru 12 students in STEAM learning based on the use of automotive and/or aeronautical project-based […]
United Officially Opens Flight Academy and Welcomes Historic Inaugural Pilot Class
United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight training school, officially opened United Aviate Academy today and welcomed a historic inaugural class of future pilots, 80% of whom are women or people of color. United Aviate Academy is a key part of the airline’s goal to train about 5,000 new pilots at the […]
Rutland Composite Squadron Promotes Five Cadets
Rutland Composite Squadron of the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol announced the promotions of five cadets: C/A1C Cayden Brown, C/SrA Bryce Connaughton, C/Msgt Weyland Larson, c/Msgt Benjamin Mead, and C/2dLt Eliana Sargent. The Squadron also recently announced promotion of C/2dLt Sargent as its new Cadet Commander, assuming the responsibility from C/2dLt Trevor Mackay. […]
U.S. Drone Soccer Announces National Launch of Student Leagues
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 […]
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 […]
