“The growth of aviation as an industry and as a career is threatened by the lack of a broad pipeline for talent,” said NAA President and CEO Greg Principato. “Sisters of the Skies makes an incredible contribution to solving that problem. They are building the future of aviation. It is exactly this kind of passion and commitment that we seek to honor with the Clifford Henderson Trophy, and it will be an honor to present the 2023 award to Sisters of the Skies.”
Briefings
Virginia teacher selected as aerospace educator of the year
The Crossfield Award, founded in 1986 by renowned test pilot Scott Crossfield, recognizes a teacher for his or her exemplary use of aerospace in their classroom.
Sherwin-Williams looking for airplanes for its 2024 calendar
The 2023 calendar included a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet and SR22T, Van’s RV-14A, a Mooney M20J, and a Piper Aerostar 601P.
2023 Katherine Wright trophy goes to Julie Clark
Clark is being honored for her “significant contributions to the art and sport of aviation, the success of others, and the promotion of aerospace education for more than a half-century,” according to officials.
First flight: Diamond’s electric DA40
The eDA40, which Diamond officials say will be the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft, is powered by an ENGINeUS electric smart motor by Safran Electrical & Power and charged by Electric Power Systems’ (EPS) battery module equipped with a Direct Current (DC) fast charging system.
Florida college receives $454,000 grant for drone program
The grant is designed to support the development of a program focused on increasing access to aviation careers for underrepresented students, according to college officials.
Hayward Air Rally debuts new scholarship
In previous years, the rally sponsored up to three high school students to attend a one-week summer session of the EAA Air Academy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including tuition and roundtrip airfare. Due to increasing costs and logistical challenges, rally officials suspended the camp sponsorship in favor of a monetary scholarship.
EAA reveals Class of 2023
The inductees into EAA’s five halls of fame — homebuilders, international aerobatic club, warbirds, vintage, and ultralights — will be honored in November 2023.
ForeFlight CEO wins Armstrong Award
“Not only has Tyson left an indelible mark on aviation by co-founding ForeFlight,” said NAHF Chair Jim Cooling, “he is also a valuable member of the aviation community, giving generously with his leadership, time, and expertise to support numerous aviation organizations.”