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Aeronautics

A student observes a drones flight through a video headset

°µÍø½ûÇø Awarded FAA Grant to Propel the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

°µÍø½ûÇø has been selected as one of thirty-two schools nationwide to receive a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aimed at fostering the development of the future workforce in the aviation industry.

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"The Spirit of the Flying Deuce" at the °µÍø½ûÇø Airport

IN A FLASH: High Schooler's Photos Take Flight

A future Golden Flash visiting from Niles, Ohio, shared his photos taken at the °µÍø½ûÇø Airport. 

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Student competing in the 2023 CAE Lighter Than Air Engineering Competition

IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air

Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons. 

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A table covered in aeronautics lanyards with attached pilot wings

Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony

On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at °µÍø½ûÇø hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.

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Students use virtual reality technology

A New Chapter in Learning: CAE Introduces VR Technology in Aeronautics Classes

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is thrilled to announce the integration of virtual reality technology into its senior-level Professional Pilot course

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William Kaib earns Delta Pilot Wings

First °µÍø½ûÇø Graduate to Complete the Propel Pilot Career Path Program Earns Delta Pilot Wings

William Kaib has become the first °µÍø½ûÇø student to complete the Delta Propel program and earn his wings as a Delta Airlines pilot!  Kaib, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, wanted to be a pilot long before stepping foot on °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s campus. “Nobody in my family is a…

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Photo by Melanie Nesteruk '18

Taking Flight

As °µÍø½ûÇø celebrates the 50th anniversary of its flight technology program, we survey the sky-high dreams of women in aeronautics. By Erin Peterson / °µÍø½ûÇø Magazine

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The °µÍø½ûÇø Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 9, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

°µÍø½ûÇø Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9

The 21st °µÍø½ûÇø Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the °µÍø½ûÇø Airport, located at 4020 Kent Road in Stow. Hosted by °µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Aeronautics program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, this free,…

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Jaila Manga (left) and Helen Miller pose near the propeller of their Cessna Sky Hawk at the °µÍø½ûÇø Airport, preparing their plane for the 41st Air Race Classic.

Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women

A pair of °µÍø½ûÇø female pilots have successfully completed the 2017 Air Race Classic. The Flying Flashes finished fifth out of the 12 universities, and 15th out of the 47 teams overall. They also received a prize for finishing second on the seventh leg of the race and were one of only…

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Virginia Albanese (far left) of FedEx Custom Critical presents a giant check to °µÍø½ûÇø President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash.

°µÍø½ûÇø and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics

°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will receive a $1.5 million gift from FedEx over three years. The gift will support the university’s flight program, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017 and has outgrown current facilities at the Kent…

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