Tag Archives: STEM

AOPA Foundation Hosts Donor Events At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Posted on September 28, 2022 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine October/November 2022 Digital Issue In appreciation of those AOPA members who support the AOPA Foundation, AOPA hosted an evening reception and breakfast during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. Most impressive at the breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, AOPA, EAA & AirVenture, Features, Features, Oct/Nov 2022 | Tagged AOPA Foundation, aviation, bush pilots, Dave Weiman, Flight Training, Flying, Flying Club, Mark R. baker, Midwest Flyer Magazine, Pilots, Rusty Pilots, STEM, Student Pilots, You Can Fly | Leave a comment

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