Tag Archives: STEM

Unusual Attitudes… Playing the cards we’re dealt

Posted on November 27, 2021 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President and CEO Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine – December 2021/January 2022 Online Issue At some point, we’ve all been told to step outside of our comfort zones — it’s what breeds success, growth, and happiness. … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Columns, Columns, Columns, Dec2021/Jan 2022, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged Airports, AOPA, AOPA Foundation, AOPA’s You Can Fly, aviation, Flying, From AOPA Headquarters, General Aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, STEM | Leave a comment

International Aerobatic Club’s Inaugural National Aerobatics Day

Posted on May 28, 2021 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine June/July 2021 Online Issue Fellow pilots, aviation enthusiasts and airshow spectators have been thrilled by Michael Goulian’s aerobatic performances for the past 27 years. His strong and long-standing support of general aviation has now soared … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, AOPA, Headlines, Headlines, June/July 2021, People | Tagged Air Safety Institute, airshow, AOPA Foundation, aviatiobn, Flight Training, Michael Goulian, Midwest Flyer Magazine, pilot, STEM, You Can Fly | Leave a comment

Fargo Air Museum Gives Area Youth An Introduction To Aviation

Posted on January 24, 2021 by mwflyer

Published online Midwest Flyer Magazine – February/March 2021 FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Air Museum (FAM) is partnering with local aviation businesses to offer “Introduction to Aviation” camps for area youth. These camps provide an opportunity for participants to learn … Continue reading →

Posted in February/March 2021, Sections, Sections, Youth & Aviation | Tagged aviation, Aviation camp, EAA Young Eagles, Fargo Air Museum, Midwest Flyer Magazine, STEM | Leave a comment

Local Pilots Promote STEM In Springfield

Posted on November 24, 2020 by mwflyer

by Jim Bildilli Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 issue About two years ago, four pilots at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois, had the unique opportunity to promote a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, December 2020/January 2021, Education, Features, Features | Tagged aircraft, Engineering and Math, Jim Bildilli, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Science, STEM, Technology | Leave a comment

High School Student Gets Private Pilot Certificate Flying STEM Project Aircraft

Posted on September 26, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2020 issue WESTOSHA, WIS. – On July 11, 2020 – just 7 days after his 17th birthday –Travis Senft, a student at Central High School in Westosha, Wisconsin, passed the flight test for his … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, Headlines, October/November 2020, People | Tagged James Senft, Midwest Flyer, private pilot certificate, STEM, Travis Senft | Leave a comment

Avfuel Awards Three Additional Scholarships To Aspiring Aviators

Posted on December 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue ANN ARBOR, MICH. – Avfuel Corporation has selected Trent Long of Pasadena, Maryland; Andrew Traficante of Boynton Beach, Florida; and Ann Hornick of Poplar Grove, Illinois, as the recipients of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dec 2019/Jan 2020, Education, Sections | Tagged Alayna Hall, Andrew Traficante, Ann Hornick, Avfuel Corporation, AVTRIP Scholarship, Midwest Flyer, Pilot-in-Training Scholarship, Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics, Stacy Everitt, STEM, Trent Long, Wayne Manning | Leave a comment

Indiana School Teacher To Receive 2019 Alan Shepard Technology In Education Award

Posted on March 27, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – Jill Gilford, an Earth and Space Science Teacher at Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Indiana., has been selected to receive the 2019 Alan Shepard Technology in Education … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, April/May 2019, Headlines, People | Tagged Earth and Space Science Teacher, Jill Gilford, Midwest Flyer, STEM | Leave a comment

Where have all the airport kids gone?

Posted on August 25, 2018 by mwflyer

by Mark Baker AOPA President & CEO Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2018 issue How today’s youth will fall in love with flying! Growing up as a young boy in Minnesota, free time for me meant riding my bike … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Aug/Sept 2018, Columns, From AOPA Headquarters | Tagged Airplanes, Airports, aviation, Mark Baker, Midwest Flyer, STEM | Leave a comment

High Schools Urged To Apply For Free Aviation Curriculum

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2018 issue The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) is inviting high schools to apply for AOPA’s free, innovative, aviation-based, ninth-grade science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum. The ninth-grade courses are the first … Continue reading →

Posted in AOPA, Education, June/July 2018, Sections | Tagged Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Aviation Curriculum, Midwest Flyer, STEM | Leave a comment

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