Join the thousands of pilots who have attended Sporty’s free webinar series consisting of live, multimedia presentations on a variety of aviation topics, delivered in an online format that allows participants to interact with the presenters. “The best part is you can sit in your favorite chair and take part – no drives to the […]
Education
Museum of Flight accepting applications for STEM Summer Programs
SEATTLE — The deadline for high school sophomores to apply for one of the Museum of Flight’s education programs is Feb. 16, 2018. The Western Aerospace Scholars Sophomore program is a distance-learning and summer experience program for Washington, Oregon. and Montana high school sophomores. The online course that takes place in the spring of sophomore […]
Aviation Mobile Lab takes off
A STEM-focused Aviation Mobile Lab in a former school bus is cleared for takeoff for students in grades 1 through 12 in Pasco County, Florida, to learn aviation skills and techniques. The lab, created with help from Jay LeBoff of STEMPilot in Waterbury, Conn., provides students with STEMPilot’s hands-on learning experience through an instructive curriculum […]
Free iPad Proficiency Check webinar slated
Sporty’s will hold an iPad Proficiency Check webinar Nov. 30, 2017, at 8 p.m. Eastern. “The iPad is practically required equipment for many pilots and there’s no question it has improved safety and reduced the costs associated with flying,” Sporty’s officials say. “iPad Proficiency Check will include a series of insightful recommendations, strategies and other […]
College admission letters delivered by drone
Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, kicked off the College Admission season with a special delivery to eight Romeoville High School students. One of the university’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems program drone delivered college admissions acceptance letters Nov. 13 to the students at their high school. “Being the first delivery of this kind in the nation demonstrates […]
Time running out for $634,000 in scholarships
Two deadlines are approaching for individuals interested in applying for a Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship for 2018. To apply, you must be a WAI member as of Nov. 1, 2017. Scholarship applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Nov. 13, 2017. All applications may be submitted online at www.WAI.org and […]
AOPA expands high school aviation program
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will host the third annual High School Aviation STEM Symposium, in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 6 and 7, 2017. The symposium will feature learning and breakout sessions that focus on inspiring young people, career opportunities in aviation and aerospace, and delivering aviation STEM education. Participants will hear from fellow […]
UND launches $1.5 million scholarship endowment to recruit future pilots
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — In response to the growing pilot shortage, the University of North Dakota (UND) has established a $1.5 million scholarship endowment for high achieving students to earn their wings. The endowment was made possible by matching $500,000 contributions from the non-profit UND Aerospace Foundation, UND Promise Scholarship Program, and James C. Ray […]
Flamingo Air offers two scholarships
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Flamingo Air, based at Lunken Airport, is offering two scholarships through Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM) and Women in Aviation (WAI). The AWAM scholarship, valued at $6,000, will cover tuition and fees for Flamingo Air’s Avionics Electronic Technician program. This program teaches students how to repair and maintain electronic systems such as radio […]