Besides the $2,500 scholarship, the student also receives a paid internship at Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Michigan, location.
Briefings
New name for Bye Aerospace electric airplane
The new name “more accurately represents the aircraft’s high-tech all-electric propulsion system,” company officials said.
Wing Over the Rockies subject of new PBS series
Each 30-minute episode features an in-depth look at an iconic aircraft or artifact at the museum.
New STOL contest launching in Minnesota
The goal is to have a good time and to make this an annual event, according to organizers.
Registration opens for Hayward Air Rally
Proceeds from the rally fund up to two EAA Air Academy Scholarships.
Memorial service slated for last Doolittle Raider
Cole was then-Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle’s co-pilot in the lead bomber on the April 18, 1942, mission to strike Japan, a little more than four months after Pearl Harbor. For the daring raid, 80 U.S. Army Air Forces airmen launched 16 modified B-25B Mitchell bombers from the aircraft carrier Hornet.
TruTrak autopilot STC’d for Cessna 180, 182, 185, and Piper PA 32
TruTrak officials report they have received more than 100 pre-orders for these aircraft.
Glass version of Sonaca 200 unveiled
Deliveries of the Sonaca 200 Trainer Pro will begin in June.
GA advocates raise objections to proposed drug study among pilots
The advocacy groups note the proposed study is “fundamentally flawed and will not accomplish its stated goals.”