Aeronautics
Taking Flight
As 91ÊÓƵcelebrates the 50th anniversary of its flight technology program, we survey the sky-high dreams of women in aeronautics. By Erin Peterson / 91ÊÓƵMagazine
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91ÊÓƵ Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9
The 21st 91ÊÓƵ Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91ÊÓƵ 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 91ÊÓƵ 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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91ÊÓƵ and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics
91ÊÓƵ’s 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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91ÊÓƵ Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10
The Aeronautics Department in 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 20th Aeronautics Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. The 91ÊÓƵ Aeronautics Fair takes place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91ÊÓƵ…
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The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
What was scheduled to take four days to complete, 91ÊÓƵ’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a 91ÊÓƵflight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in Kent State’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi…
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91ÊÓƵAeronautics Unveils 2016 Top Hawk Plane
Nikki, the Top Hawk Cessna aircraft, was revealed Feb. 23 at the 91ÊÓƵ Airport to students, alumni and friends of 91ÊÓƵ’s Aeronautics Program, and to family members of the plane’s namesake. Nikki joins the university’s fleet of 33 training planes. 91ÊÓƵwas na…
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19th Aviation Heritage Fair Set for Sept. 19
The Aeronautics Department from 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 19th Aviation Heritage Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91ÊÓƵ Airport, located at 4020 Ken…
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Scholar of the Month
Scholar of the Month Thomas Long Assistant Professor College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology 2014-present Thomas D. Long is assistant professor and lead faculty member in Aeronautics-Aviation Management at the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology…
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19th Aviation Heritage Fair Set for Sept. 19
The Aeronautics Department from 91ÊÓƵ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 19th Aviation Heritage Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91ÊÓƵ Airport, located at 4020 Ken…
Kent Campus