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Aeronautics

A student observes a drones flight through a video headset

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Awarded FAA Grant to Propel the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Airport

IN A FLASH: High Schooler's Photos Take Flight

A future Golden Flash visiting from Niles, Ohio, shared his photos taken at the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Graduate to Complete the Propel Pilot Career Path Program Earns Delta Pilot Wings

William Kaib has become the first Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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 Kent State’s campus. “Nobody in my family is a…

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Aeronautics Center under construction

FedEx Pledges to Build New Aeronautics Academic Center at Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Through Philanthropic Support

FedEx Corp. has pledged $5 million, in addition to $1.5 million already given, in support of an aeronautics academic center that will be located at the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Airport. The new 17,800-square-foot building will be named the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center.

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Photo by Melanie Nesteruk '18

Taking Flight

As Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡celebrates the 50th anniversary of its flight technology program, we survey the sky-high dreams of women in aeronautics. By Erin Peterson / Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡Magazine

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The Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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.

Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9

The 21st Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Airport, located at 4020 Kent Road in Stow. Hosted by Kent State’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 Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ Airport, preparing their plane for the 41st Air Race Classic.

Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women

A pair of Âé¶¹¾«Ñ¡ 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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