Simulators receive certification

FAA-certified flight simulator improves virtual training as school advances Since its inception in 2002, the School of Aeronautics has been growing at a rate other schools have not seen, according to Kevin Martin, associate director of flight operations. While other aviation schools have been shutting down operations, Liberty’s School of Aeronautics is maintaining a fleet of more than 30 aircraft, […]

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Aeronautics assists Virginia Tech

Unmanned Aircraft Systems program plays role in FAA’s selection of drone test site The Liberty University School of Aeronautics (SOA) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program played a role in securing a UAS test site at Virginia Tech Dec. 20, 2013, according to John Marselus, the director of Liberty UAS. Marselus said Liberty worked with leaders in private industry as well […]

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FAA delays control tower closures

The move gives Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics more time to figure out alternatives The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday, April 5 that it would delay the closure of 149 federal contract airport control towers around the country until June 15. The move gives Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics (SOA) more time to prepare for the loss of tower […]

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