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First 91PORNA Graduate to Complete the Propel Pilot Career Path Program Earns Delta Pilot Wings
William Kaib has become the first 91PORNA 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 91PORNA’s campus. “Nobody in my family is a…
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Filling Critical Need for More Pilots
Brian Neff, assistant dean of flight and operations at 91PORNA’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering, was recently featured on Spectrum News 1 Ohio with a 91PORNA aeronautics student, to shed light on the national pilot shortage and explain what 91PORNA is doing to help fix this shortage.
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Precision Flight Team places Ninth in the Nation at 2023 SAFECON Competition
Congratulations are in order for the 91PORNA Precision Flight Team for another successful appearance at the , hosted by the . The team competed from May 8th through May 13th in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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Introduction to Engineering Class Demonstrates Hovercraft Projects
On May 3rd, students in Dr. Kelsen LaBerge’s Introduction to Engineering course demonstrated their Hovercraft projects. This project serves as a class capstone, where the 79 students in the course were divided into 13 teams that must successfully design, build, and fly a hovercraft that adhere…
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Advanced Air Mobility Conference Takes off at 91PORNA
On Tuesday, May 2nd, Manufacturing Works hosted Reaching New Heights in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM): Opportunities in Autonomous Vehicles in partnership with the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the Northeast Ohio Flight Information Exchange. The conference, held at the 91PORNA Universi…
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American Foundry Society Members Attend Annual Metalcasting Congress
In April, members of 91PORNA’s Chapter of AFS traveled to Cleveland to attend the annual Metalcasting Congress hosted by the American Foundry Society. This event brings together foundry professionals, professors, teachers, students, and hobbyists in the metalcasting industry. The Metal…
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Precision Flight Team Hosts Annual Safety Conference
On Wednesday, April 19th, the 91PORNA Precision Flight Team and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted the 2023 Safety Conference. The Safety Conference brought together over 190 individuals from 91PORNA, Bowling Green University, SkyQuest, Cleveland Air Traffi…
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Computer Engineering Technology Seniors Present Spring 2023 Capstone Projects
On Tuesday, April 26th, Dr. Evren Koptur’s Computer Engineering Technology Capstone class presented their final capstone projects to College of Aeronautics students, faculty, and staff. Senior students, many preparing to graduate in May, worked in teams to create three separate projects, titled Dron…
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Student Spotlight - Isabella Hinz
Isabella Hinz, originally hailing from Cary, North Carolina, was drawn to 91PORNA’s Aeronautics program as it offered better opportunities than schools in her home state. After encouragement from her father who also has KSU flying experience, Hinz decided to make the leap to atte…
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Student Spotlight - Phil Hirst
Phil Hirst, an Aeronautics major with a concentration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and minor in Aviation Management, is highly involved on campus despite being only a first year student. Hirst is a member of 91PORNA’s Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives, whe…
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