Seven new scholarships will join the dozens of other scholarships available to members of Women in Aviation International. The scholarships will be awarded during WAI’s 27th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Nashville from March 10-12, 2016. “WAI scholarships are not simply for scholastic assistance,” says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. “We offer flight training […]
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Helicopter scholarship applications open
The Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) has begun accepting applications for the Michelle North Scholarship for Safety and up to eight Bill Sanderson Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Scholarships. HFI annually offers up to 19 scholarships. The Michelle North Scholarship for Safety was established in memory of North, a well-known helicopter safety expert and educator. This scholarship is […]
AOPA Foundation offers scholarships
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation is offering scholarships from two programs for those who are learning to fly, and those who want to learn someday. The foundation will award 25 scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $12,000, in 2015. At the same time, the AOPA Foundation’s AV8RS program – comprised of teens ages 13-18 […]
Flight training poll launches
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched its flight training poll, a survey that allows student pilots to share feedback on their flight training experiences. Survey results are used to determine AOPA’s annual Flight Training Excellence Awards. This is the fourth year for the poll, which provides data on the performance – good and […]
Air Safety Institute releases ‘Real Pilot Story: From Miscue to Rescue’
A new “Real Pilot Story” video produced by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Air Safety Institute chronicles the lessons learned from the harrowing experience of a California pilot, his wife and daughter during a seemingly routine flight that ended with a mountainside crash and rescue. The VFR flight of N4640L, a Cessna 172 […]
GAMA scholarship winners named
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has named the winners of two $2,000 scholarships awarded annually to recognize excellence among high school and university students pursuing aviation education. GAMA named Takoda Benedict of Tri-Village High School in New Madison, Ohio, as the winner of the Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence” Award. Benedict, a graduating senior who […]
IMC Club opens Manhattan chapter
The newest chapter of the IMC Club has opened in the heart of Manhattan, New York. Hosted by the Manhattan Flight Club, it is intended to serve pilots who work and the New York City traffic prevents them from getting to their local airport on a regular basis and stay proficient and current. Staying proficient as a […]
AOPA Foundation kicks off ‘Giving Back’ grant program
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation will once again award 10 “Giving Back” grants to charities that are doing good work through general aviation. According to association officials, 10 nonprofits will each receive a $10,000 grant. This is the third year for the foundation’s Giving Back grant program. “The Giving Back grants are […]
Westchester Aviation Association hires new executive director
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester Aviation Association, which represents general aviation at Westchester County Airport, has named Brittany Davies as its new executive director. Davies has a background in business development, marketing and sales throughout her 15 years in business aviation. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Technology from Metropolitan State University […]