The Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor will host “Discover Your Future in Aviation” March 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the fifth year for the special aviation day, which will feature hands-on workshops, a career fair, flight lab, and interactive science exhibits. Guests can venture into the open cockpits of some of […]
Education
Aircraft systems training initiative launches
The National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University and RTCA have formed a partnership in which NIAR will develop and conduct training for RTCA, focusing on the testing standards for equipment installed on aircraft. The “Environmental Testing for Airborne Equipment” course will cover the requirements for minimum standard environmental test conditions and corresponding […]
CAP cadet receives award
Cadet Colonel William Small of the Civil Air Patrol’s Lookout Mountain Composite Squadron in Spearfish, S.D., was recently presented with the squadron level Outstanding Civil Air Patrol Cadet of the Year award by the Air Force Association. In a ceremony held at the squadron’s headquarters at the Spearfish Airport, U.S. Air Force Maj James Smith, a B-1 instructor […]
Garmin seminar at Banyan
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) will host a Garmin seminar on March 20 starting at 6:30 pm. Presented by Joe Stewart of Garmin, it will include updates on the latest avionics including the G1000, G600, G500, G500H, GTN 750, aera 796, and Garmin’s GDL 88 and GDL […]
Spartan and American Eagle establish pilot pipeline program
TULSA, Okla. – Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and American Eagle Airlines have established a Pilot Pipeline Program. “An alliance between Spartan College and American Eagle Airlines means a student with aspirations to serve as a pilot for a major airline is now a step closer to realizing his or her career goals,” said Peter Harris, president and CEO […]
Deadline approaching for Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame scholarships
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame is offering five scholarships in 2014, two of which will be offered for the first time: the Jeff Baum Scholarship and the Robert Payzer Memorial/EAA Chapter 640 Scholarship. Deadline for all scholarships is March 3. The Jeff Baum Scholarship is a $250 award, established by Avfuel Corp., […]
Embry-Riddle launches international research journal
The International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerospace (IJAAA) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is now accepting submissions from scholars in academia, industry and government. Founded in 2013, this peer-reviewed, online publication focuses on global issues currently facing the aviation, aeronautics and aerospace industries. Topics of interest include: Current aviation problems and solutions; launch and space […]
Embry-Riddle to offer UAS workshop
Those 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 Las Vegas Feb. 27-28 by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. Topics to be discussed include: Introduction and impact of UAS; UAS designs; legislation, certification and regulation; industry concerns; applications; operational profiles; business […]
VKI hosts short course on UAVs and light aircraft design
The von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics will host its first-ever Short Course on UAVs and Light Aircraft Design, May 20-22, at the Institute’s facility near Brussels, Belgium. The latest addition to the VKI’s annual Lecture Series, this three-day event is targeted to those involved in the design, fabrication, testing and operation of manned or […]