The Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics has announced the launch of the 2026 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application window is now open to eligible candidates with a deadline of December 15th, 2025 for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives […]
Aviation Education
North Dakota Honored with National Aviation Education Award for Fly-ND Aviation Career Expo
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) is proud to announce that North Dakota has been selected as the recipient of the NASAO Center Aviation Education Program Award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to advance aviation education through the Fly-ND Aviation Career Expo. Presented annually by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), this […]
Cirrus Introduces New Instrument Rating Program
Cirrus® has expanded its Cirrus Approach™ Flight Training curriculum with the new Cirrus Instrument Rating Program. The Instrument Rating Program was designed by Cirrus Instructor Pilots for pilots interested in obtaining an Instrument Rating in a Cirrus aircraft. The program combines self-study content with in-person flight training. “The Cirrus Instrument Rating Program represents our commitment […]
U.S. High School Students Invited to Apply for Epic Flight Academy Scholarships
Epic Flight Academy will award 17 aviation scholarships totaling $145,000 in its 10th Annual Aviation Scholarship Awards. U.S. high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply. The deadline is October 1, 2025. Epic founder and CEO Danny Perna said, “This is the largest amount we have ever allocated for the annual scholarship awards. To […]
Aims Aviation Professor William Standerfer Inducted into Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame
Aims Community College Aviation Professor William Standerfer will be inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame next month, recognizing his decades of contributions to flight safety, education and community service. The Colorado Aviation Historical Society created the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame in 1969. Since its establishment, over 150 pioneers in aviation have been […]
ATP Flight School Begins Training First Class of American Airlines Cadet Academy Students
ATP Flight School began training its inaugural class of four American Airlines cadets at its Charlotte-Concord training center. This milestone marks the first group of cadets to enroll in the American Airlines Cadet Academy pathway through ATP, following ATP’s selection as an official partner school earlier this year. ATP Flight School welcomed its inaugural class […]
Legacy Flight Training Celebrates 15 Years in Vero Beach and 10 Years in Scottsdale
Legacy Flight Training marks two major milestones in 2025: 15 years of operations at its headquarters at Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida (KVRB), and 10 years at its Scottsdale, Arizona (KSDL) training center. The anniversaries highlight the company’s role as the trusted provider of professional, standardized training for Piper PA-46 pilots worldwide. From the […]
FAA Grants Self-Examining Authority to Epic Flight Academy
Photo – Logan Dochtermann (left) became Epic’s first in-house pass when he earned his instrument rating in August 2025. He is pictured with his instructor, Breyton Jackson. The FAA has granted Epic Flight Academy self-examining authority to conduct in-house checkrides, a privilege that provides benefits to both the school and the students. Shane Williams, Director […]
WAI Celebrates 11th Annual International Girls in Aviation Day
Thousands of girls, ages 8-18, around the world on September 20 will be able to experience the 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International (WAI) chapters and corporate members. WAI also offers additional virtual resources, activities, information, and instructional videos via the free […]
Modernizing Helicopter Training: How Today’s CFIs Are Elevating Safety and Support
By Tom Luca Schneider – Commercial Helicopter Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) The role of certified flight instructors (CFIs) has changed and expanded in recent years. Where once they gave cockpit instruction and helped students get in their hours in the air to eventually become skilled helicopter pilots, today’s CFIs are far more focused […]
