Academy of Model Aeronautics Publicizes US Drone Soccer Partnership
The Academy of Model Aeronautics reiterated a partnership it's held iwth the US Drone Soccer program, drawing additional attention to the group's STEM-focused educational opportunities. The AMA boosted a statement from USDS announcing preparations for the first District Championships next month, marking off a big milestone in the fledgling activity organization. Americans already have something to be proud of, as the winners of the recent FAI F9A Drone Soccer Open International World Cup Qualifier hailed from Long Beach, California's Sato Academy. The US National Team took 1st and 2nd place.
Tuskegee NEXT, a 501c3 non-profit, has found a host for its Summer Aviation Program at the Illinois Aviation Academy. The opportunity is aimed at individuals from underprivileged backgrounds from 18 to 20, offering them a free training program to break into the aviation world. The no-cost program has seen the majority of its prior cadets move on to complete a solo flight, with almost just as many obtaining their PPL.
Next-Gen Grading Tools Will Look to Assess More Ineffable Aspects of Pilotage
An FAA grant to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University staff is expected to help "develop more effective training programs that integrate pilots’ technical skills, such as operating aircraft controls, and non-technical skills, like decision-making and CRM." The work will be spearheaded by Barbara Holder, a Presidential Fellow at the school. She sat to speak about the million-dollar grant with ERAU marketing staff, describing her team's 3-year study in both purpose and outlook.
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