Training

Some neighbors have asked to go flying with me. How can I assure them that it will be safe? This is a very important question. Your best bet is to get to know your neighbor well, make your decision based on what you learn, and tailor your approach. Do you convey that you respect others? […]

Flight training scholarships, women in aviation scholarships, emergency maneuver training, you name it and there’s likely an aviation scholarship available. Many different aviation organizations aim to assist students and pilots of all experience levels in completing their education and career goals in both aviation and aerospace.  Lack of funding continues to be a main reason […]

A shortage of astronauts may affect upcoming NASA missions on the International Space Station and beyond during the next five years.

There are other ways to fund the pursuit.

The only good thing that comes out of an aviation accident is that sometimes we learn from it and use this knowledge to prevent future accidents. This message was driven home by an accident involving Air Florida Flight 90.  On January 13, 1982, the aircraft took off from Washington National Airport (KDCA) in a snowstorm […]

Grants will support aspiring pilots, engineers, UAV operators, and future aviation maintenance professionals.

Applications open now for awards that will empower 25 vets to earn private pilot certificates.

How to get an airplane home? There was a plan, but reality intervened.

Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) announced Friday that the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Delaware State University have been chosen as the first schools to participate in the company’s new True North Pilot Pathway Program.  The program was designed by a group of African-American pilots to make becoming a pilot more accessible and to clear […]

What if instructors began the process more gradually, helping students more each flight?