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Purdue Able Flight program features Paralympian, hopeful astronaut
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana — A silver medalist from the Rio Paralympics and an aspiring astronaut are just two of the people selected to take part in this year’s Able Flight program at Purdue University. Students in this year’s Able Flight program arrived on campus on Tuesday, May 15, and went through orientation in Hangar 6 […]
New pilot: Country music star’s son earns his ticket
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee —Murfreesboro Aviation reports that Tom Tippin, son of country music legend Aaron Tippin, has passed his checkride and is now a licensed private pilot. Tom’s father Aaron, earned his Certified Flight Instructor certificate from Murfreesboro Aviation in 2014. Since that time Aaron has taught both of his sons to fly — Ted in […]
$10,000 in scholarship money for flight training
WHITE PLAINS, NY – The Westchester Aviation Association and the Academy of Aviation will award $3,000 and $7,000 scholarships, respectively, to be used for flight training. The scholarships will be awarded as a credit to be used towards flight training at the Academy of Aviation and must be used within one year of receiving the award. “We want […]
King’s drone students can now study offline
Aspiring Drone Pilots can study when they are offline by using the free KING Companion App for iPad or iPhone together with King Schools’ Online Drone Pilot License Test Prep Course. The app allows students who are preparing for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test to download their lessons, including all text, graphics, […]
Upwind Foundation reveals Class of 2018
The Upwind Foundation has revealed the Upwind Summer Scholarship Class of 2018: Alessandro Franco of Burlingame, California, Daniel Levin of Belmont, and Aditya Munshi of Saratoga. The three aspiring young aviators have been awarded a complete primary flight training program including ground school that began in April and flight training during the summer. “This scholarship rejuvenates […]
Lightspeed Aviation works to create new pilots
Lightspeed Aviation efforts to expand the pilot community continue in 2018. The company announced a handful of programs at SUN ‘n FUN. The first program targets past Lightspeed Aviation Foundation recipients to incentivize scholarship participation. Qualifying organizations that offer a minimum of $5,000 and above scholarships will receive Lightspeed Zulu 3 headsets to serve pilots […]
Next step milestone for Young Eagles
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A milestone has been reached by the Experimental Aircraft Association, as 50,000 Young Eagles have taken the next step in their aviation journeys by enrolling in Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course after their EAA Young Eagles flights. “More than 2 million young people have been introduced to airplanes and […]
Able Flight 2018 scholarship recipients revealed
Able Flight has awarded seven flight training scholarships to applicants from across the country. Able Flight was created by pilots who believe that the life-changing experience of learning to fly is best shared, and designed the Able Flight scholarships to enable people with disabilities to pursue that experience. The Able Flight Class of 2018 includes a […]