Embry-Riddle, Antipodean Aviation Offer Survival Training in Emergency Water Landings
Source: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 13-Mar-13
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has teamed with Antipodean Aviation of Australia to offer survival training in emergency water landings for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The course covers pre-flight planning and emergency water landing techniques, as well as escape from a submerged aircraft cabin and sea survival techniques, including life preserver and life raft familiarization, and [...]
Universal Helicopters announces new NVG training alliance
Source: Universal Helicopters, 03-Mar-13
Universal Helicopters (UHI), a leader in helicopter flight training, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the leading provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s oldest and most prestigious aeronautical university and Dodge City Community College (DC3) are pleased to announce new training alliance to bring collegiate level NVG programs to the southwest. [...]
10th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards takes flight
Source: Kiddie Hawk Air Academy, 07-Jan-13
The 10th Annual “Living Legends of Aviation”® Awards, presented by Bell Helicopter and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, announce some of this year’s honorees. The awards will be held January 18, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton. The 10th annual awards will be hosted by John Travolta, ”The Official Ambassador of Aviation”®, and will celebrate a decade of recognition during aviation’s second hundred years. The program [...]
MD Helicopters donates scholarship to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Source: Embry-Riddle, 18-Oct-12
One very accomplished student enrolled in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Helicopter Specialty degree program will be even more prepared to enter the helicopter industry when they graduate. MD Helicopters generously donated an MD 500 Transition Scholarship to students from the Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science Rotary-Wing program. The transition course takes five days and [...]
NVIO NVG CBT Accelerates Learning at Embry-Riddle
Source: Night Flight Concepts, 13-Oct-12
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has renewed their contract to use Night Flight Concepts NVIO™ NVG Computer-based Training (CBT) program. The NVIO CBT is used within the Bachelor of Aeronautical Science Helicopter Speciality degree program at their Prescott, Arizona Campus where it is enhancing the classroom learning experience. “Embry-Riddle is an institution dedicated to instructional excellence and [...]
Helicopter pilot to speak at Embry-Riddle’s Veterans Appreciation Day
Source: Embry-Riddle, 12-Apr-12
Vietnam veteran Sanford “Sandy” N. Kaplan, an Embry-Riddle alumnus, will be the guest speaker Tuesday, April 17, for Veterans Appreciation Day at the university’s Daytona Beach campus. Kaplan started by taking flying lessons in 1957 at the age of 16. After high school, he attended Embry-Riddle’s flight training school in Miami in 1959 for 11 [...]
Embry-Riddle recognises safety record of Universal Helicopters
Source: Embry-Riddle, 27-Mar-12
President’s Safety Day is an annual event recognizing the safety record of the flight department at the Prescott campus. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President, Dr. John Johnson, attended the event on February 23, 2012, to present the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Safety. This year’s recipient was Mr. Gordon Jiroux, President and Owner of Universal [...]
CAPACG and AvConnect complete Embry-Riddle research project
Source: AvConnect, 11-Feb-12
CAPACG and AvConnect have completed the first-ever detailed analysis of Garmin G1000 flight data for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). This study is one task associated with a multifaceted, FAA-funded research project – entitled the General Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing Research Project – through the Center for General Aviation Research (www.cgar.org). The ultimate goal [...]
MD Helicopters awards Embry-Riddle helicopter students
Source: Embry-Riddle, 01-Feb-12
Two very accomplished students enrolled in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Helicopter Specialty degree program will be even more prepared to enter the helicopter industry when they graduate in May, 2012. MD Helicopters generously donated two MD-500 Transition Scholarships to graduating students from the Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Science Rotary-Wing program. The transition course takes [...]
Embry Riddle receives NVG donation from L-3
Source: Embry Riddle, 15-Dec-11
Students in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Helicopter Specialty Degree program will be even more well prepared for work in the helicopter industry, thanks in part to L-3 Communications. L-3 has generously donated to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University a set of Night Vision Goggles (NVG) to be used within the Bachelor of Aeronautical Science Helicopter Speciality degree program. [...]
HAI attends Embry-Riddle career seminar
Source: HAI, 12-Oct-11
On Oct. 6, HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose attended an aviation career seminar at the Prescott, Ariz. campus of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Two years ago, the University added Bachelor and Masters degree programs that focus on helicopter operations. Stan Rose was pleased to be able to offer the students a view of HAI [...]
MD Chief Pilot to present free lecture “My Adventures in Helicopters”
Source: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 29-Mar-11
When: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Davis Learning Center, Prescott, AZ (Directions) Description: A talk by helicopter test pilot, Dwayne Williams, Chief Pilot, MD Helicopters, Mesa,AZ Contact: Prof Nick Manderfield, COA, 777-6985
Papillon and Embry-Riddle sign new agreement
Source: Embry-Riddle, 04-Dec-10
A new agreement signed by Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, Universal Helicopters, and the Prescott campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will open summer internships for helicopter flight specialty students and potential future flight positions for graduates, announced University President John P. Johnson. Known as a gateway program, the agreement provides for recruiting and interviewing of current [...]
MD Helicopters visits Embry-Riddle
Source: Embry-Riddle, 14-Oct-10
On Friday, Oct. 1, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Campus was treated to a spectacular sight in the afternoon hours. The crowd that arrived at the C and D parking lots to witness an MD Helicopters MD902 was treated to a thrilling landing, all performed in a light shower. People waited anxiously for the aircraft’s [...]
Frank Robinson To Be ERAU Commencement Speaker This Saturday
06-May-10
The guest speaker will be Frank Robinson, president and founder of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC). Robinson began his career in 1957 at Cessna Aircraft Company working on the CH-1 Skyhook four-place helicopter.
Universal Helicopters appointed exclusive helicopter training provider to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Source: Prescott e-News, 30-Jan-10
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is pleased to announce its selection of Universal Helicopters (UHI) as the exclusive provider of the Helicopter Flight Training Program to students at the University’s Prescott, Ariz., campus.
