Epic Flight Academy held a grand opening of its ninth FAA Part 141 flight school on Aug. 30, 2025, at Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL) in Alabama.
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Atlantic Aviation expands into Big Sky Country
Atlantic Aviation has expanded its nationwide FBO network to 106 locations with the addition of its first in Montana at Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI) in Kalispell.
Registration opens for Aviation Design Challenge
This annual competition, now in its 14th year, promotes careers in aviation in high schools through aviation-focused STEM education curriculum that incorporates flight simulation and aircraft design.
Whirly-Girls open 2026 scholarship season
The Whirly-Girls will award more than $550,000 in scholarships in 2026 for helicopter flight training, maintenance training, and educational scholarships.
Save the date: FlightSim Expo 2026
The seventh annual FlightSimExpo will be held June 12-14, 2026, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre near Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Seven Oklahoma airports get new AWOS
“Oklahoma is well-known for its rapidly changing weather, and it is critical that pilots know the real-time weather conditions at airports across the state,” said Nick Young, ODAA airport division manager.
Vintage aircraft instructor honored with Brewer Trophy
Doug Matthews is one of the world’s top vintage aircraft instructors, with experience in aircraft such as the Dauntless SBD, North American P-51, T-6, F-86, Lockheed T-33, Grumman F6F Hellcat and F8F Bearcat, Marchetti S-211, Aero L-39, and many other types.
STEM Flights releases free aviation lesson plans for classrooms
The lesson plans, designed specifically for grades 6 through 12, are simple for teachers to use, even for those with no aviation background, and are designed to be flexible enough to fit into a single class period, after-school program, or as part of a broader STEM curriculum, according to STEM Flights officials.
Registration for the 2025 ARC Air Derby opens Sept. 1
The Derby is a one-day aviation event designed to challenge pilots on precision, planning, and navigation. The event offers pilots the opportunity to select their own route and flight day, providing flexibility to work around their schedules and weather conditions. Flights for this year’s Derby may take place from Oct. 1-14.