Aeronautics

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.
Kent State Today

IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air
Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons.
Kent State Today

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.
College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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
College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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…
College of Aeronautics and Engineering
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
Kent State Magazine

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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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…
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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…
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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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