The trophy is awarded to “…a living individual, group of individuals, or an organization whose vision, leadership or skill made a significant and lasting contribution to the promotion and advancement of aviation and aerospace in the United States.”
Briefings
500 and counting…
Wipaire delivered its 500th set of 2100A floats in March 2021. They were installed on an Aviat A-1C-180 Husky.
National effort needed to encourage students to pursue aviation careers
Inspiring young people and providing a clear pathway for students to choose a career in aviation is the goal of the task force, which recently held its second public meeting to discuss recommendations and strategies to encourage students to pursue a career in aviation or aerospace. The task force is made up of individuals from the aviation industry and the academic community.
STEM Flights expands to Wisconsin
Through STEM Flights, pilot mentors donate aircraft and time and are matched with students who apply online. Students are provided follow up resources for pursuing careers in STEM and aviation. The flight experiences donated by local pilots compliment the classroom instruction delivered by instructors.
Registration opens for revamped Air Race Classic
The annual race has a twist this year, thanks to the pandemic: Teams will create their own course and race on their own.
Virtual IA renewals tops 2,500
The inaugural Virtual IA Renewal Series event in January 2021 had nearly 1,500 attendees via virtual connection. This was the largest IA Seminar ever held and included participants from all over the world, according to company officials.
Sentimental Journey offers scholarship
Deadline is May 15 for the scholarship, which is open to high school students in Pennsylvania who are interested in learning to fly.
The Wrong Stuff
A flight to impress a girl quickly goes wrong when the “calm, collected young aviator soon turned into a screaming little man filled with panic.” The good news? He saved the day and even got a second date.
New Piper service center at KAPA
KCAC Aviation, which has been a Piper dealer since 1966, has appointed Arapahoe Aero in Englewood, Colorado, as a Piper Factory Authorized Satellite Service Center for Colorado and western Kansas.