The shortage of aviation mechanics is reaching a critical stage and it’s time for the industry to act, according to a new report.
Online aviation program expands
As part of the agreement, EAA’s education staff will work with staff from Estes Rockets to develop activities for students in grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. These activities will introduce model rocketry to students, as well as provide credits within AeroEducate’s full Technology badge program.
Flying Musicians Association opens 2024 scholarship applications
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA), which has offered its Solo Scholarship Program to high school music students for 10 years, is introducing a new scholarship this year: The FMA Swing Wing scholarship to the New York Hot Jazz Camp.
Picture of the Day: A new perspective
Kent Shiemaker submitted this photo and note: “Another view of the beautiful P-51.”
A shorter route to aviation success
Imagine graduating from high school with an associate’s degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. That’s exactly what Florida pilot Noah Burrows just did.
EAA Ray Scholarship program reaches 400 pilots
Since the program’s introduction in 2019, more than 730 scholarships have been provided to young people. The current pilot certificate completion rate for Ray Scholars is 81%, with approximately 240 more scholars currently in flight training, according to EAA officials.
Sherwin-Williams introduces high-flexibility body filler
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings has introduced Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) as a new method for filling seams, rivets, and small spot repair areas on general aviation aircraft prior to painting.
Picture of the Day: Unique Fokker flying again
Robert Erenstein submitted this photo and note: “The only flyworthy Fokker D.XXI (D.21) in the world, a Dutch design from just before the Second World War, has recently become airborne again. Van Egmond Vintage Wings — a private initiative — has built it from original parts and it is completely new again. Here it is flyig from Hoogeveen Airport in The Netherlands.”
STEM Flights celebrates five years
“When you can get a kid airborne and actively participating in the flight, their confidence and motivation soars,” says STEM Flights Founder Dave Brubaker. “Flying can expand horizons for kids and inspire them to dream bigger.”