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Aircraft pilots approaching a runway usually cannot spot an encroaching drone, especially if it’s not moving, study finds

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Skilled pilots approaching a runway usually can’t see small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) encroaching on their airspace, and they virtually never detect motionless drones, a newly published study by researchers at Oklahoma State University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University shows.

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OSU Flying Aggies Flight Team wins regional competition

Mon, Oct 14, 2019

The Oklahoma State Flying Aggies Flight Team won first place at this year’s Region IV National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) competition held in Norman, Oklahoma, Oct. 7-9. Oklahoma State defeated seven other schools to win the region and secure its place in the national competition next spring in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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The Space Cowboys are taking Oklahoma State University to new heights

Tue, Jun 25, 2019

Frank Sinatra once sang, “Fly me to the moon/Let me play among the stars.” While very few have made these words a reality, a small group of Oklahoma State students might just get the opportunity to traipse through the galaxy ¬– or at least their experimental equipment might.

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Education, Health and Aviation Top 10 Seniors

Mon, Apr 22, 2019

The College of Education, Health and Aviation has announced its Top 10 Seniors for 2019. These students have demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership, academic excellence and community service throughout their time at Oklahoma State University. Honorees were selected by the college’s Student Affairs Committee, and they will be recognized at the College of Education, Health and Aviation Excellence Awards reception on Friday, May 10 at 3 p.m.

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OSU Flight Team Hosts Aviation Merit Badge Day

Tue, Mar 05, 2019

The Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies Flight Team recently hosted Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for its second annual Merit Badge Day. The day included a full slate of activities in which current OSU students shared their passion for flying and taught the scouts about all things aviation.

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OSU Adds Cirrus Aircraft SR20 to Flight Training Fleet

Fri, Jan 18, 2019

Oklahoma State University has announced the selection of the technologically-advanced Cirrus Aircraft SR20 as an addition to its existing aviation program fleet. This is the first partnership between Cirrus and OSU, resulting in five new aircraft for the well-established aviation program.

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OSU Aviation Selected to Participate in Top Hawk Program

Tue, Jan 15, 2019

The Oklahoma State University Aviation Program has been selected to participate in the 2019 Top Hawk program, a partnership between Textron Aviation and top university aviation schools that provides students with access to the world’s most popular single-engine aircraft, the Cessna® Skyhawk®.

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Flying Aggies Place Third at Regional Competition

Mon, Nov 05, 2018

The Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies Flight Team placed third in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association SAFECON Region VI Competition, held in Salina, Kansas, Oct. 13-17. The 15-member team competed in air and ground competitions and secured a place in the national competition this May in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Aviation Student Organization Re-Established

Mon, Oct 01, 2018

Oklahoma State University is home to the newest chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), the largest national professional organization for airport executives. The establishment of the organization comes on the cusp of record setting enrollment in OSU’s aviation program and increased student interest in the aviation industry.

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Faculty Spotlight: Jon Loffi

Mon, Oct 01, 2018

Meet Dr. Jon Loffi, associate professor in aviation and space for the OSU College of Education and Human Sciences.

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