The winners for 2020 U.S. Youth Aviation Art Contest have been selected by the contest’s managing organization, National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), in partnership with National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The annual contest is part of a larger international effort to inspire youth to illustrate the importance of aviation through art. Contest submissions are […]
Aviation Education
NCASE Holds Virtual Annual Meeting, Names Directors and Officers
Members of the National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE) held their annual meeting on Thursday, May 14th – this time virtually – conducting business, providing member and committee updates, and voting for directors and officers. “We had planned to meet in person at FAA headquarters in Washington D.C. to conduct our annual meeting,” […]
University Aviation Association Conducts Safety Webinar
170 safety professionals and flight training experts attended University Aviation Association (UAA) live webinar “COVID – Flying under a New Paradigm” presented virtually May 14, 2020. With the combined effort of the UAA safety committee and FAA, attendees were able to hear from and ask questions to various experts from the UAA, FAA, GAMA, as […]
EAA, Sporty’s Open Doors to Aviation for More Than 75,000 Young People
Another milestone was reached by the Experimental Aircraft Association recently, as a total of 75,000 Young Eagles have now taken the next step in their aviation journeys by enrolling in Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course after their EAA Young Eagles flights. The online Sporty’s course is available free to all of the more than 2.2 […]
I Hart Flying Inspires Industry Amid Adversity with $10,000 Themed “Go Fuel Your Passion” Scholarship Opportunity
Before these adverse times hit our world economies and daily lives, one of I Hart Flying Foundation’s largest partners, Go Rentals, elevated their partnership which established the organization’s first themed scholarship opportunity for 2020: “Go Fuel Your Passion.” With today being #GivingTuesdayNow, a global effort focused on sharing gratitude, giving back, showing kindness, volunteering and […]
Ray Johnson, Champion of Aerospace Education, Has Gone West
The life of Raymond J. Johnson was a life dedicated to aviation. His passion for the industry truly touched people around the globe as he worked in state aviation, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), the National Aeronautic Association (NAA), the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) and many other organizations. On April 7, 2020, Johnson passed away […]
AFA National Teacher of the Year and STEM Educator Named Einstein Fellow
The Air Force Association’s 2019 National Teacher of the Year Michael Vargas of Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona, has been named a 2020-2021 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow. Vargas will join 14 other K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers selected from across the U.S. to spend 11 months serving in a federal […]
The NAHF and PBS have Partnered to Present Exciting STEAM Based Curriculum
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) and PBS affiliate ThinkTV announced they have partnered to create the NAHF education program. Discovering Flight: Learning with the National Aviation Hall of Fame is a comprehensive STEAM-based curriculum using standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for young learners as well as teachers and parents working to […]
Centennial College and Diamond Aircraft to Collaborate on Training Opportunities
Centennial College and Diamond Aircraft Industries of London, Ontario have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on activities of mutual benefit, including program development, student work placements and research and innovation projects. As Ontario’s first public college, Centennial has a long history of educating aircraft and avionics technicians accredited by Transport Canada. Diamond Aircraft […]
Pipistrel to Provide Temporary Free Online Training Due to Coronavirus
The team at Pipistrel understands that ongoing aviation education and safety relies on continuous training and learning. Even when most countries are on extended lockdown there are still opportunities to further your knowledge base and gain additional skills as a pilot. Pipistrel has some fantastic resources available online which include many courses that not only […]
