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 […]
Aviation Education
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 […]
EAA Webinar Series’ Popularity Means Additional Sessions for April/May 2020
The increased popularity of EAA’s weekly webinars in recent weeks has led to the addition of new Thursday night sessions for April and early May, specifically focused on homebuilt aircraft. The additional webinars will feature experts from kit manufacturers and areas of homebuilder support. With these additions, EAA webinars will take place up to three […]
AIAA Announces Addition of Virtual Component to All AIAA Events
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the world’s leading professional society dedicated to the advancement of the entire aerospace community, announced today that all of its events moving forward will offer attendees and industry partners the added benefit of participating online. Annually, AIAA brings together more than 10,000 engineers, researchers, business leaders, investors, […]
Online Aviation Degree Launches at Kansas State Polytechnic This Spring
Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is expanding its aviation offerings to include an online bachelor’s degree geared for students who have previously earned aviation-related certificates, ratings, licensures or college credit. This spring, a Bachelor of Science in aeronautical technology with a professional aviation option has launched at Kansas State Polytechnic. The online program combines a […]
2020 Real World Design Challenge to Offer Virtual International Championship
Teams representing China, India, the Philippines, and the United States have been working on an engineering design for the past year and are prepared to compete virtually over two days in April. These students will present their solutions to challenge judges consisting of renowned engineering and scientists on April 25/26. Despite travel restrictions due to […]
Redbird Flight Launches Virtual STEM Lab Amid School Closures for COVID-19
Amid school closures caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Redbird Flight Simulations is launching an online series of the Redbird STEM Lab, the company’s popular, interactive classes for students in middle school and high school. Beginning on March 31st, Redbird’s STEM Director Greg Roark will lead students through six virtual classes aimed at engaging their […]
