by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 11, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250821, Aviation News, drones, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots, UAS, Unmanned Aerial Systems
A nationwide analysis of drone activity led by researchers at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University documents increasing growth in the use of drones and reveals “hot spots” where the risk of a mid-air collision with manned aircraft may be higher. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jun 15, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250703, ATC, Aviation News, Briefings, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
The new Associate of Science in Air Traffic Management program — set to debut in August 2025 — has been approved to be part of the FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 7, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230824, Aviation News, Briefings, drones, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots, UAS, Unmanned Aerial Systems
Given that most close calls happen within 1.5 miles of a runway approach or departure zone, researchers recommend extending the runway exclusion zone for drones at the ends of high-risk runways from about 1 mile to 3.5 miles. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Nov 26, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20221208, aviation accidents, Aviation News, Briefings, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, flight training, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, students get the chance to experience spatial disorientation in a safe space in the university’s new Spatial Disorientation Laboratory. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 10, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220825, aircraft maintenance, Aviation Careers, aviation education, Aviation News, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
“For those of you who want to become an aircraft maintenance technician, and you’re qualified and certified, you can almost name your price.” Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jan 26, 2022 | #Aircraft, Aviation News, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Feature, flight training, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
“We have had students who finished and soloed in times that we have never seen before,” Embry-Riddle Flight Training Manager Nicole Hester said. “We’re also getting feedback from our instructor pilots that students in the new program can immediately control the...
