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"The Spirit of the Flying Deuce" at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport

IN A FLASH: High Schooler's Photos Take Flight

A future Golden Flash visiting from Niles, Ohio, shared his photos taken at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 Kent State Graduate to Complete the Propel Pilot Career Path Program Earns Delta Pilot Wings

William Kaib has become the first 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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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Photo by Melanie Nesteruk '18

Taking Flight

As Kent State celebrates the 50th anniversary of its flight technology program, we survey the sky-high dreams of women in aeronautics. By Erin Peterson / Kent State Magazine

Tags: Aeronautics , University News , Environmental Sciences & Design

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The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.

91³Ô¹ÏÍø Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9

The 21st 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport, preparing their plane for the 41st Air Race Classic.

Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women

A pair of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø 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…

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering , Student Success , Success Story , Aeronautics

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Virginia Albanese (far left) of FedEx Custom Critical presents a giant check to Kent State President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash.

91³Ô¹ÏÍø and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics

91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will receive a $1.5 million gift from FedEx over three years. The gift will support the university’s flight program, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017 and has outgrown current facilities at the Kent…

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering , College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology , Aeronautics , 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Airport , Division of Institutional Advancement , Success Story

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The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 10, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

91³Ô¹ÏÍø Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10

The Aeronautics Department in 91³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 20th Aeronautics Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Aeronautics Fair takes place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍøâ€¦

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