More than two years ago, New Jersey Institute of Technology Professor Michael Chumer was testing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that were deployed in California yet able to send video to his emergency management network at NJIT. The video clearly showed that the UAS could be used to enhance both emergency response and public safety in […]
Education
University develops new curriculum around jet engine sim
SALINA, Kansas — The aviation program at Kansas State University Salina is entering a new collaboration to develop curriculum for a jet engine simulator. K-State Salina has agreed to work with Price Induction to create a curriculum using the French company’s new virtual engine test bench that simulates the DGEN 380 lightweight gas turbine engine. Price […]
Applications being accepted for scholarships to Ambition Program
The Partnership for Corporate Aviation Training, a non-profit organization, is working with the National Flight Academy to help provide scholarships for high school students ages 11-17 years old. Applications are being accepted now. The organization will provide scholarships for four students to the six-day Ambition Program. Each ‘mission’ will test the participants’ mental agility, preparedness, and […]
Embry-Riddle Worldwide to offer UAS workshop in Seattle, Syracuse in June
Professionals looking to gain a better understanding of the emerging unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry can take advantage of a two-day course being offered in Seattle June 5 to 6 and Syracuse June 26 to 27 by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide. Topics to be discussed include: introduction and impact of UAS; UAS designs; legislation, certification and […]
Northrop Grumman teams with UND to offer UAS pilot training
Northrop Grumman and the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks have signed a cooperative agreement to offer unmanned aircraft system (UAS) pilot training using SandShark, a remotely-piloted aircraft (RPA) trainer. SandShark emulates manually flown RPAs, offering pilots a realistic, hands-on flying experience, according to company officials. The aircraft is optimized for 10 times the […]
Embry-Riddle to offer master’s degree in unmanned systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide will offer a Master of Science in Unmanned Systems starting this summer. “Interest in the unmanned systems industry is growing at an incredible rate,” said Brent Terwilliger, program chair and assistant professor of aeronautics. “This work is complex, and organizations will be looking for employees with specialized education and training […]
K-State Salina and Yingling Aviation cut the ribbon on a new flight simulator
Kansas State University Salina aviation students now have a new piece of technology to train on thanks to a generous donation from a Wichita aviation company. Kirk Schulz, Kansas State University president; Verna Fitzsimmons, K-State Salina CEO and dean; and Kurt Barnhart, K-State Salina aviation department head and executive director of the Applied Aviation Research […]
Training now available for Twin Commander mechanics
Twin Commander-specific training for maintenance technicians now is available in a factory-authorized course. The seven-day, 42-hour course is designed to meet the training requirements of technicians who will be working on Twin Commander 690, 690A, 690B, 690C, 690D, 695, 695A and 695B aircraft at a factory-authorized service center. The class covers 19 subjects ranging from […]
Embry-Riddle adds Arrow trainers to fleet
VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft will begin delivering the first of five new Piper Arrow pilot training aircraft to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach, Fla. campus. “The five Piper Arrows join the Embry-Riddle learning fleet of more than 60 pilot training aircraft,” said Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President and CEO Dr. John P. Johnson. “The […]