The Minnesota Pilots Association (MNPA) is accepting applications for its 2027 aviation scholarship program, offering five scholarships of $3,000 each to support aspiring pilots and aviation maintenance professionals. Scholarships are…
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Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Opens 2027 Scholarship Applications; Deadline December 31
The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame (MAHOF) is accepting applications for its 2027 scholarship program, offering financial assistance to individuals pursuing aviation careers or working toward personal aviation goals. Whether…
EAA Aviation Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open Through December 16
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 cycle of EAA Aviation Foundation scholarships. Students can apply online through the EAA website. The deadline to apply is December 16, with the…
AOPA Foundation Awards More Than $2.2 Million in Scholarships; Application Window Now Open Through December 31
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation has awarded more than $2.2 million in scholarships in 2026—the largest amount in the Foundation’s history—with an average award of $6,500. With…
November 14th High School Students are Invited to Explore Aviation at K-State
Kansas State University Salina is hosting a one-of-a-kind event for students ages 16 and up to explore education and career opportunities in aviation during Aviation Explorer Day on Saturday, Nov….
My first Flight Hours & Solo at Johnson Flight Academy!
By Cameron Milleman Hey everyone! This past week, I had the opportunity to attend one of Civil Air Patrol’s most sought-after flight academies—Johnson Flight Academy—in Mattoon, Illinois. During the week,…
From Scholarship Winner to First Solo—and Looking Ahead to 2027
Earlier this year, Cameron Milleman of Muncie, Indiana, was selected as the recipient of the Flying Musicians Association (FMA) 2026 Solo Scholarship, helping put his aviation goals within reach. Read…
Students view the aviation maintenance world through a door from Schweiss Doors
Visitors to North Star High School in Lincoln, Neb., may be surprised to find a 1967 Cessna 150 aircraft proudly displayed in its own hangar-style shop behind a glass-clad bifold…
NASAO Announces 2026 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship Recipients
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for Aviation Research & Education is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2026 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship: Alex Goetsch (University…
Pilotsmith Plans Enhanced Cirrus Training Experience
Pilotsmith has announced plans to expand its Cirrus flight training capabilities with the addition of the RealSim SR7x Pro Package, featuring future upgradeability for augmented reality. The new package is…
Minnesota Aviation Trades Association Awards 2026 Scholarship
The Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) has announced Guy Svehlek as the recipient of its 2026 Aviation Scholarship, recognizing his academic achievement and commitment to a career in aviation. Guy…
Academy College Announces 2026 Sherm Booen Legacy Scholarship Recipients
Established in 2016 to celebrate Academy College’s 80th Anniversary, the scholarship provides $5,000 to two students pursuing an aviation degree or a professional pilot career, in honor of Sherm Booen….
TDI Partnership Advances Cost-Effective Aircraft Handling Innovation
An innovative partnership between Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute (TDI) and Kansas-based RPMC LLC is helping bring a new aircraft-moving system closer to commercialization, offering maintenance, repair and overhaul…
SIU Marks a Decade of Women Competing in the Air Race Classic
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation is celebrating a decade of participation in the Air Race Classic (ARC), with four accomplished female aviators carrying on the program’s proud tradition…
Flying Musicians 2026 Solo Scholarship Recipient Selected out of 42 Nominees
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) has selected its recipient for their 2026 Solo Scholarship, Cameron Milleman of Muncie, Indiana. The FMA is a 501(C) (3) nonprofit corporation for pilot musicians, spanning…