During an online discussion about the new Top Gun: Maverick movie, eight students were surprised with paid internships.
aviation education
New director for Aerospace Center for Excellence
A lifelong lover of all things aviation and aerospace, Eric Crump, who started the aerospace program at Polk State College, will take over as executive director of SUN ‘n FUN’s Aerospace Center for Excellence in June 2022.
Choose Aerospace names ASA scholarship winners
ASA awarded three scholarships to aviation mechanic students during the annual Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) Conference in 2022.
LGBTQ association wins Henderson Trophy
The Henderson Trophy, which is in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, was established in 1960 to honor the creator and managing director of the world-renowned National Air Races from 1928-1939.
Hidden school teaches A&Ps
The SUN ‘n FUN campus on Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida hides a school that offers classes in Airframe Mechanics and Aviation Powerplant Mechanics leading to FAA certificates — and potentially lucrative careers in the aviation industry.
SUN ‘n FUN unveils business incubator
The ELEVATE Aerospace and Logistics Business Incubator, which will be on the SUN ‘n FUN campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport, is expected to open in June 2022.
Researchers put out call for helicopter and drone pilots
Researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) are looking for input from helicopter and drone pilots for a study on remotely piloted air taxi and air cargo operations.
Flight sims donated to Oklahoma schools
Five Oklahoma high schools will receive a flight simulator to enhance the implementation of the You Can Fly aviation curriculum, thanks to a donation from the Corporate Aircraft Association.
Orville and Wilbur to take center stage in Ohio classrooms
A new aviation-focused curriculum is being launched in Ohio elementary schools. “Problem solving with Orville and Wilbur” is just one element of the program, which is designed to not only combat pandemic-related learning loss but also provide a solution to aviation and aerospace workforce shortages.