Liberty’s School of Aeronautics celebrates first Ph.D. in Aviation graduate
Less than two years after earning his M.S. in Aeronautics Aviation Education through Liberty University Online Programs, Dr. Tom Meyer became Liberty’s first Ph.D. in Aviation graduate, defending his dissertation on July 25, his 70th birthday. Meyer’s journey exemplifies dedication,…
UPDATE: Liberty Belles finish fifth, 11th out of 22 collegiate teams at Air Race Classic
Liberty University’s two entries in last week’s 47th annual Air Race Classic — which traveled along a 2,610-mile flight path from Carbondale, Ill., on Tuesday to Loveland, Colo., on Friday — both placed in the upper half of the field…
School of Aeronautics granted FAA examining authority to issue instrument rating certification
Starting this summer, Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics offers more pathways for students to earn their instrument rating. The Federal Aviation Administration recently granted examining authority to the school, meaning students will earn their FAA instrument rating after completing all…
Liberty NIFA team wins Loening Trophy for top collegiate aviation program
The Liberty University School of Aeronautics NIFA Flight Team was awarded the prestigious Loening Trophy at the conclusion of the 2024 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) National SAFECON competition on May 18 at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville, Wis. This is the fourth year…
Five Liberty professors announced as recipients of President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
As the 2023-24 academic year comes to a conclusion, five professors from different areas of Liberty University were recognized for their outstanding work in the classroom and role in continuing Liberty’s mission through the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. The…
81-year-old veteran earns master’s degree in aviation from Liberty
At 81, Nicholas Schillen, a U.S. Air Force veteran who completed his M.S. in Aeronautics through Liberty University Online Programs in December, is the oldest graduate among the 29,000-plus students in the Class of 2024. He and his wife drove…
Liberty School of Aeronautics Dean Rick Roof announces retirement
Liberty University has announced that Dr. Rick Roof, who has served as dean of the Liberty University School of Aeronautics since July 2019, will be stepping down after this academic year. He will continue to support the school for the…
School of Aeronautics teams with AOPA Air Safety Institute to publish safety research
Liberty University School of Aeronautics has partnered with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute to release the updated Fatal Flight Training Accident Report: 2000-2019, a comprehensive study that explores flight training risks and innovations within the industry over the past two decades….
Liberty School of Aeronautics enters pilot pipeline agreement with Allegiant Air
This spring, Liberty University School of Aeronautics graduates can launch their commercial aviation careers with Allegiant’s pilot pathway program, Accelerate. The program is designed specifically for university students looking to make the transition to professional pilot. The aviation industry…
Liberty aviation professor helps fly emergency supplies to Israel for victims of Hamas attacks
On Jan. 13, a Samaritan’s Purse 757 aircraft flew from its base in Greensboro, N.C., to Tel Aviv, Israel, with a mission to aid the victims of the horrendous Hamas terrorist attacks on Oct. 7. The cargo was 1,000…