All of the university’s Aviation and Transportation students will use the MD-80 at some point in their studies.
Aviation Careers
Construction begins on Project Skylab on SUN ‘n FUN campus
The shell of the new facility will be up in time for SUN ‘n FUN 2020.
Piper opens applications for apprentice program
The 2020 group of apprentices will which will begin in late July.
Another path to an in-demand career
“We now have a true pathway to help new team members become knowledgeable, well-rounded aircraft technicians.”
Take a quiz to test — and refresh — your aviation knowledge
Skill Check offers quizzes in 20 aviation categories, including maintenance, avionics, pilot, administration, and more.
Aviation legend Clay Lacy 10th recipient of Wichita Aero Club trophy
The Wichita native has logged more than 50,000 hours, raced at Reno, and filmed dozens of movies.
‘Tides Turbulence and Tailwinds’ published
Follow the adventures of a veteran pilot as he flies from the North Pole to the Caribbean, Alaska to Greenland, and many places in between.
20,000 expected to participate in Girls in Aviation Day
More than 20,000 girls around the world are expected to participate in Girls in Aviation Day.
Des Moines Aviation Academy finds a new home
The new facility means more students, as well as an expansion of the pilot side of the program.