A Liberty University-owned Piper Super Cub was forced to land in a wooded area between Rustburg and Gladys, Virginia, around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4. The single engine plane was flown by one of the School of Aeronautics’ certified flight instructors (CFI) and a student. Both pilots walked away from the accident without serious injury. The National Transportation Safety Board […]
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School of Aeronautics wins regional competition and advances to nationals Liberty University soared to new heights as its National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Flight Team claimed victory in its regional competition and fifth place at the last National SAFECON Competition. James Curry, head coach of Liberty’s NIFA Flight Team, described what NIFA is and who participated in the competitions, explaining […]
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SOA receives 10,000th Cessna The Cessna Aircraft Company reached a milestone when it delivered its 10,000th single engine aircraft, a Cessna Skyhawk, to Liberty University Aug. 28. The aircraft, along with two other Skyhawks, was delivered from the Textron Aviation Independence Facility, which made its first delivery in June 1996. According to the Cessna website, the Skyhawk has the reputation […]
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