Aeronautics
Pilot Pinning Ceremony
Earning your Private Pilot Certificate is the first step towards an exciting career as a professional aviator. Let’s Commemorate and Celebrate!The 2025 Pilot Pinning Ceremony was held Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport.Students who have earned their Private Pilot Certificate at Ke…
IN A FLASH: Up and Over the Snow!
Northeast Ohio’s unpredictable and sometimes extreme weather conditions provide excellent training scenarios for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student pilots.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Finishes Second Overall, Earns Top Honors in Flying Events at NIFA SAFECON Region III
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport in Stow, Ohio. The weeklong event brought together collegiate aviators from across the region for flight and ground competition focused on precision, safety and professionalism.
FAA Grant to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport Enhances Student Training and Supports Workforce Needs
A $4.1 million award from the Federal Aviation Administration will fund major infrastructure upgrades at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport, strengthening one of Ohio’s largest collegiate flight training programs and helping meet the aviation industry’s growing demand for pilots.The airport, owned by…
IN A FLASH: Winging It
Students in the aeronautics programs in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering learn about every aspect of aircraft and flight.
IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo Promises Fun for All Ages
51³Ô¹ÏÍø will host the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport. This event offers a day of aviation excitement, hands-on STEM experiences, and family-friendly activities for all ages.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Precision Flight Team Reaches New Heights at 2024 NIFA SAFECON
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Precision Flight Team finished 11th overall out of 32 teams at this year’s .
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Aircraft Dispatch Program Takes Flight: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Aircraft Dispatch program. During the past decade, this FAA-certified program has graduated nearly 200 students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to pursue rewarding careers as aircraft dispatchers.
IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies
Last year, the The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Flight Team brought home an impressive collection of competition trophies and the pilots are is ready to take flight to bring in even more wins this year.