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Throughout a pilot’s training, they spend lots of time working on their flying skills in the practice area. When nice weather comes around and all the planes are in the air, it’s not always easy to keep a safe distance from everyone. This blog post explains the factors that lead to the formation of airborne hotspots, and discusses how pilots can stay safe around them.

Catherine Check made Canadian aviation history by becoming the first person to complete her entire initial flight training, from first lesson to solo flight, exclusively in an electric aircraft, the Pipistrel Velis Electro, at Sealand Flight on Vancouver Island.

Discover how Navpreet pursued the International Aviation Sustainability Certification to understand the industry's role in climate change and broaden their perspective on global sustainability.

My immersion into aviation led me to join the Collaborative Aeronautics Program (CAP), where I became part of the first cohort of students learning about the fundamentals of aviation. Through the CAP, I not only gained a solid understanding of aviation systems but also learned the importance of collaboration within the field.

Collaborative Aeronautics Program (CAP) students who got to tour the Waterloo Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower.

Waterloo finance student Angelica Lee was nominated for a global aerospace award. She shares her journey and advice to inspire others in non-traditional career pathways.

Cap Students at the University of Waterloo visited the National Research Council Flight Research Laboratory in Ottawa. Where they learned about research that is advancing sustainability in aerospace.

University of Waterloo student shares how they didn't have to choose between geography and aviation because the school offers a combined program that includes both.

Geography & Aviation student at the University of Waterloo gives their tips on how to have a successful first year in the aviation program.

A decade ago, Ethan caught the aviation bug, and now he's in Geography and Aviation at the University of Waterloo. His experience has been enriched with top-tier courses and flight training.