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Simulator Manufacturer, Redbird, Adds 10th- and 11th-Grade Lessons to Flight Simulation Supplement to the AOPA High School STEM Curriculum

At the annual United States based AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Symposium, simulator manufacturer Redbird Flight (Redbird) announced the addition of 25 new flight simulator lessons designed to supplement the 10th- and 11th-grade course material in the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Curriculum.

Redbird developed the flight simulator lessons to enhance kinesthetic learning in the classroom and create opportunities for extended learning outside of it. Each flight simulator lesson includes a lesson plan and extension options that support the learning objectives of AOPA’s popular curriculum, which is now in more than 300 high schools nationwide.

The lessons integrate seamlessly with AOPA’s curriculum, helping students connect classroom theory to the practical application of professional flight skills and aeronautical decision-making. For example, the simulator lesson titled “It’s Electrifying,” which corresponds to the electrical systems lesson in unit eight of AOPA’s 10th-grade curriculum, enables students to explore how toggling various cockpit switches influences the operation of the electrical system of an aircraft. The tactile approach to learning helps students better understand that manipulating electrical switches does not impact engine operation.

Redbird’s simulator supplement is a free digital offering for high schools that use AOPA’s curriculum. Including the ninth-grade lessons, which the company released earlier this year, the simulator supplement provides nearly 50 interactive lessons for STEM aviation programs.

Source: Redbird Flight Simulations Press Release
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Global Flight Training Group and Leading Middle East Aviation Safety and Security Training Provider Announce New Cabin Crew Training Partnership

Dubai-based Airways Aviation and Dynamic Advanced Training have entered into a new strategic partnership designed to leverage & position their respective broad based brand presence & knowhow, to provide Cabin Crew and other related training services across the African Continent and MENASA regions.

The new collaboration will see Airways & Dynamic offer up their knowledge, skills, experience and world class facilities to forge new Airline partnerships & actively recruit a new generation of students into their accredited and also industry applicable non-accredited courses & programs from Q1 2023.

Cabin Crew Training solutions are being offered to a number of new customers but with a particular focus on African Airlines and their respective Civil Aviation Authority’s over the coming months in a bid to help meet their future demands & requirements. Airways Aviation will deliver its long standing EASA Cabin Crew theory classes, (based on its ESMA, France courses) to students at select locations across West Africa. Students will then be sent on to Dubai to complete the practical part of their training at the Dynamic Advanced Training facilities.

“As the world recovers from the worst event in aviation history, new and fresh collaborations will be key in supporting airlines with a steady stream of aviation talent. We see this strategic partnership with Airways Aviation being of great benefit to operators in Africa and the MENASA region. By drawing on the strengths of both companies, we will now be able to give prospective Cabin Crew access to world class training infrastructure and facilitation techniques. Undoubtedly this will also lead to safer line operations. It is a win-win-win scenario” says Mark Kammer, Managing Director of Dynamic Advanced Training.

The new partnership comes at a time when the demand and projected growth in the global aviation industry for flight crew as well as airline pilots and other aviation industry professionals is set to reach new and unprecedented levels opening up new opportunities and greater access to turnkey Cabin Crew and other related training programs for Government, Airline sponsored and self-funded students.

“Dynamic Advanced Training provides nothing short of excellence with their end to end training solutions and this new collaborative partnership provides all stakeholders the opportunity to access a number of new and burgeoning markets in a much more long term & streamlined manner then we would be able to accomplish singularly. ‘If you want to go fast, go alone but if you want to go far, go together’ and so we are continually on the lookout for such quality partnerships & associations that may enhance our education & training offerings to the students and industry alike in these exciting and progressive times” says Romy Hawatt, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Airways Aviation ESMA Group.

Source: Airways Aviation
Photo Credit: Dynamic Advanced Training

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Filipino Flight School, First Aviation Academy, Receives Approved Maintenance Organization Certificate

Clark and Subic, Philippines based flight school First Aviation Academy (FAA) announced it has officially received its Approved Maintenance Organization Certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). The certificate will now allow FAA to conduct maintenance, inspection, and repair of its own aircraft. FAA is a joint venture flight school between PTC (one of the largest maritime crewing organisations in the world) and MacroAsia (an aviation conglomerate and sister organisation to Philippine Airlines).

Source: First Aviation Academy Announcement
Photo Credit: First Aviation Academy

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CAU Flight Team Places 2nd at Regionals, Qualifies for National Flight Competition

California Aeronautical University’s Flight Team placed second overall in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region II Competition, held at California Aeronautical University (CAU) on October 25-29, 2022.

The Flight Team also won the Red Baron Team Sportsmanship Award for the second consecutive year, and took first and second place in the message drop flight event. The Team also earned first place in the traditional navigation event.

“I’m very proud of the Flight Team’s performance and excited to see that their hard work and dedication paid off as they bring home the second place title for the second year in a row,” said CAU Flight Team Coach RJ Rudzitis.

“Coach Rudzitis has done an incredible job of not only building this team from day one, but also guiding them to successfully place at top levels of the regional competition,” said Matthew Johnston, President of California Aeronautical University. “We couldn’t be more appreciative of the support that Coach Rudzitis’ has provided.”

SAFECON, Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference, is an annual competition consisting of flight and ground challenges designed to promote safety and professionalism among collegiate aviators.

“This was a great week of comradery and we’re so thankful for all of the friendships we’ve developed at all levels of the competition,” said Matthew Johnston. “It’s great to see such a collegiate coming- together that not only focuses on safe principles and training individuals for the future, but also showcases our future aviators who are taking that extra effort above and beyond their school curriculum to hone their skills so that they can be the best out there.”

As a second-time host, the CAU Flight Team included 19 students from CAU’s flight training degree programs. Approximately 70 students from four collegiate flight teams participated in the competition, including California Aeronautical University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, California Baptist University, and San Jose State University.

For their top marks at regionals, the CAU Flight Team will compete at the NIFA National SAFECON Competition in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, scheduled for May 8-13, 2023.

About California Aeronautical University

California Aeronautical University (CAU) is preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. Serving students from all over the country, the University offers career-focused programs in aviation, aviation business, and aircraft maintenance. With on-airport locations throughout California and in Arizona that provide an ideal learning environment, CAU courses are delivered in a year-round, fast-paced schedule that enables students to enter the pipeline for aviation careers in the shortest amount of time. Through the University’s strong partnerships with airlines, influential aviation organizations, and leaders in the aviation community, CAU graduates become a part of a larger aviation network and reap the benefits of these relationships, including direct access to several airline cadet programs. The University offers access to federal student financial aid, scholarships, and veteran benefits to those who qualify.

Source: California Aeronautical University Press Release
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