Originally written by Dale Crane in 1994, the textbook has been updated by an editorial team consisting of aviation mechanics, inspection authorization holders, university professors, aircraft owners, and aviation maintenance journalists.
Education
What’s the difference between falling and flying?
The curriculum consists of a 72-page PDF, PowerPoint slides, and a 48-second video.
Building successful lives, one plane at a time
“We’re not really teaching teenagers how to build airplanes, we’re teaching them how to have a fulfilling life with good, interesting careers and to be excited about it.”
FAA introduces aircraft pilot workforce development program
Grants from $25,000 to $500,000 will be awarded to programs that train high school students to be pilots, aerospace engineers, or drone pilots.
FAA commits $5 million to support aviation maintenance workforce
Congress appropriated $5 million to fund projects to address the projected shortages of aviation maintenance technical workers.
Final Countdown for Project Skylab
90% of the funding is place for Project Skylab, with a push on to raise the last 10%.
Preparing students for careers in the drone industry
The FAA program recognizes colleges and universities that meet the guidelines to prepare students for careers in the drone industry.
Oklahoma awards record amount in aviation education funding
38 schools, groups, and organizations won grants this year.
Girls in Aviation Day goes year-round with new app
The app will have new content throughout the year on aviation careers, virtual museum tours, hands-on activities, and much more.