John H. Glenn, Jr. – Aviation Education Pioneer Lesson Plan
Grades 6-8, 9-12 […]
The Aircraft Carrier
In the second half of the 20th century, the aircraft carrier became a symbol of the United States’ position as a superpower. […]
James H. “Jimmie” Doolittle — Outstanding Man of Aviation
James “Jimmie” Doolittle is today most famous for his audacious B-25 bombing raid on Tokyo in the opening months of America’s entry into World War II, an attack featured in the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor. […]
Air Power and World War II in the Pacific
In 1940, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto of Japan’s Imperial Navy informed his government that if Japan went to war, he would “guarantee to put up a tough fight for the first six months, but I have absolutely no confidence as to what might happen if it went on for two or three years.” […]
DEFENSE SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
The Defense Satellite Communications Systems Phase III is an important part of the comprehensive plan to support globally distributed military users. […]
Walter and Olive Ann Beech – Aviation Education Pioneer Lesson Plan
Aviation Education Pioneer Lesson Plan: Grades 6-8, 9-12 […]
The Briefcase Affair
One of the mysteries is Amelia Earhart’s briefcase. A Marine in World War II claims he discovered the briefcase in a safe in the war zone during the invasion at Garapan, Saipan. […]
Ground FAC Europe
Few pilots enjoyed the job of ground Forward Air Controller (FAC). Every one of us would rather be flying aircraft and getting all the glory. […]
Disappearance of Steve Fossett
Steve Fossett is a businessman and pilot who set several aviation records during his lifetime. He disappeared while flying solo on September 3, 2007. […]
Mary Chance VanScyoc – Aviation Education Pioneer Lesson Plan
First Female Air Traffic Controller […]