Student Profile: Isaiah Ruddy
Isaiah works at the Baraboo Dells Airport alongside taking courses at the airport’s ground school. We asked him some questions about what he plans to do in the aviation industry. How did you find out about SIA and become a student? I found out through my father and grandparents. Joe [Canepa]’s other job is IT, […]
SIA Sim Flight Simulator Recipients Respond to Questions
We asked several SIA Sim flight simulator recipients how they plan to use the free SIA Sim flight simulator at their schools. Here’s what they said… Our robotics classes focus on flight during the last 9 weeks of the school year. We will utilize the flight simulator as part of our robotics class as we […]
Chuck Yeager Day Gives Students a Chance to Fly a SIA Sim Flight Simulator
The Chuck Yeager Day Annual event held at the Jackson County Airport located in Millwood, WV was a huge success thanks in part to the donation of a SIA Sim flight simulator. Several students got a chance to fly the simulator. “We plan on bringing kids through the airport and putting it on an enclosed […]
Weyauwega-Fremont High School Using 6 New SIASims for Aeronautical Class
High School Science teacher Michael Hansen is getting the most out of the SIASim. They have 6 flight simulators now. 2 were donated by the SIA Foundation (Students In Aviation) and the rest were purchased from the SIA Foundation at a reduced cost. We’re looking forward to working with Mr. Hansen to enrichen the career […]
Next Batch of SIASims Ready for Shipping
We are constantly working on improvements to the SIASim. The current Gen2 flight simulators are easier to use than ever. Contact us if you would like to get a SIASim for your school district at no cost.
Good Hope Middle School Receives Their SIASim
Career and Technical Education teacher Russell White at Good Hope Middle School in West Monroe, LA received their free SIASim flight simulator recently. Russ will use the SIASim to teach students about aerodynamics, how to fly flight simulators and what careers await them in aviation.
AOPA Announces New Scholarship Availability
Airplane and Pilots Association (AOPA) has announced the availability of scholarships to flight training students. Please check out this website for more information on how to apply at https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/aopa-flight-training-scholarships. The deadline for application submission is February 7th, 2025.
WAI Announces New Scholarship Availability
Woman In Aviation International (WAI) has announced new scholarships available for woman (young and old). Please check out their website for more information at https://www.wai.org/scholarships.
Jocelyn Dominguez Awarded SIA Foundation $10,000 Aviation Scholarship
Jocelyn Morales-Dominguez was awarded the SIA Foundation’s $10,000 aviation scholarship. She will use the funds to pay for her Private Pilot’s license. Jocy, presently works at Spring City Aviation https://springcityaviation.com/ at the Baraboo-Dells Airport (KDLL). She is very excited about her future career in aviation and says she would like to pursue a career as […]
SIA At AirVenture 2024
SIA was graciously invited to the AirVenture 2024 AeroEducate tent this past summer. Future young aviators got a chance to try out two SIASim flight simulators that The SIA Foundation donates to school districts across the country. A special thanks goes out to Alyssa Horpendahl, EAA’s Youth Education Center Program Manager and Danielle Schmick, AeroEducate […]
Janesville Craig High School Newspaper Article
Mineral Point Shares News on Their SIASim
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Weyauwega-Fremont School District to receive 2nd free SIASim and purchase 4 more for aviation class
Teacher Mike Hansen, was so impressed with he’s students response to their free SIASim flight simulator that he ordered 4 more SIASims (below cost) and will receive a 2nd free SIASim to provide a total of 6 simulators for the school district. Mike said the goal is to double the students up on the sims […]
Waukesha’s Les Paul Middle School Receives SIASim Flight Simulator
Jen Shepard, teacher at the Waukesha Les Paul Middle school receives the schools new SIASim flight simulator.
Mineral Point High School Receives SIA Sim
Technology Education Teacher Kyle Carey and Communications Director Joelle Doye were on hand to receive the SIA Sim flight simulator donation from The SIA Foundation last Thursday. Students were already using the sim that day! We look forward to working with Mr Carey and his students to get more of them involved in aviation.
LaCrosse Logan High School Receives Their SIASim Flight Simulator
Technology and Engineering teacher Mr. Andrew Scott at LaCrosse Logan High School helped us setup the SIASim simulator for the school. He said they will get a lot of use out of the simulator with students. We were happy to work with them on getting the sim installed and running!! Special thanks to Mr. Steven […]
Janesville Craig High School Students Receive New SIA Sim Flight Simulator
Students in Aviation donated another flight simulator to Janesville Craig High School last week. The students are already getting a lot of use out of the simulator according to teacher Andrew Udell. We look forward to working with the Janesville School District to bring students into aviation careers!
SIA donates SIASim Flight Simulator to Weyauwega-Fremont High School
SIA delivered a SIASim flight simulator to Michael Hansen, High School Science Teacher, and Emily Mykel, Community Outreach Coordinator, at Weyauwega-Fremont High School. Emily had a chance to fly the simulator and did a great job! We’re looking forward to watching your students grow into young aviators!
SIA Visits EAA Youth Education Center
EAA Youth Education Center
SIA Visits Fox Valley Technical College
Joe Canepa, SIA CEO, visited Fox Valley Technical College’s Spanbauer Center at Oshkosh Airport this past week. Eric Mandel, Enrollment Facilitator and Services, and Mary Retlich, Administrative Assistant Aviation and Construction, showed SIA the facilities for students including areas for Pilot Training, Aircraft Electronics, Airplane and Powerplant Mechanics, and Aviation Management. Fox Valley has a […]
SIA Donates SIASim Flight Simulator to Kimberly School District in Appleton
Joe Canepa, CEO at SIA donates SIASim to Kevin Jenota at Kimberly High School
Anastasia Eisen Named Vice President for The SIA Foundation
Anna has accepted the Vice President position at The SIA Foundation. Anna has been working with SIA since it’s inception back in 2016 and has been a major player in the formation and development of the foundation. We are so happy to have her working with us!!
New Batch of SIA Sims are Ready for Delivery
6 new flight simulators are ready for delivery! We are working on the other 5 simulators which should be ready to ship in June. Please contact us if you are waiting for your simulator so we can make arrangements for pickup or delivery (we’d love to fly the sim to you!). These are the new […]
Waunakee School District Receives SIA Sim Flight Simulator
Anna Eisen (SIA Vice-President) turns over the latest SIA Sim flight simulator to Rob France (teacher at Waunakee schools).
SIA Student Profile: Jace Larson
Jace is taking the 2024 SIA ground school at the Reedsburg airport. We recently talking with Jace about his aviation journey. Here is what he had to say. Why are you interested in aviation? My love for aviation started when I was a younger kid. I remember standing in the yard, staring up at the […]
SIA Student Profile: Kadence Funmaker
We recently talked with Kadence about her future in aviation. She is the recipient of the SIA/Ray Aviation $11,000 Scholarship and has already started her flight training. She started out in the SIA ground school that SIA holds at the Reedsburg airport. See her interview below. Why are you interested in aviation? From a very […]
SIA Students Use Latest Simulators for Training
The current SIA Class used the Sim Room at the Baraboo-Dells Airport this past week. Students learn the basics of flying using the simulators. SIA maintains 5 simulators at the Baraboo SIA office located at the airport.
Over 250 students experience general aviation at event
Pictures are from the SIA office’s simulators located at the Baraboo-Dells Airport. We were too busy teaching students during the actual event!
Guest Speaker Profile: Alyssa McGraw, Project Engineer at Sierra Space
This Saturday, March 23rd, Alyssa McGraw, a project engineer at Sierra Space will be speaking with SIA students. Sierra Space is developing the Dream Chaser spaceplane, as well as the “Orbital Reef” space station, along with many other exciting technologies that will carry and sustain human kind in space.
Waunakee Aviation Club Visits SIA
Waunakee’s Aviation Club visited the SIA Sim Room located at the Baraboo-Dells Airport. All 10 students had a chance to fly one of the 3 simulators and see the maintenance shop run by TC’s Aircare. Waunakee School District will be receiving a free flight simulator from SIA in the coming weeks. Rob France, a teacher […]
SIA Releases Cessna 172 Livery for X-Plane
We love flight simulators! All new flight simulator donations to school districts come with our default Cessna 172 paint scheme. Contact us if you would like a copy for your X-Plane flight sim.
SIA Participates in WTEA Convention
Anna Eisen (SIA) instructs Jocelyn Dominguez, SIA student on using the newly released SIA Flight Simulator.
SIA Announces New Flight Simulator!
SIA Flight Simulator
SIA Hazel Green, WI Takes Off!
The Students In Aviation club, under the direction of Southwestern Wisconsin School District, is up and running! Several students are now learning about aviation. Lead instructor and United Airlines Captain Britt Solverson works with the students along side aviation students from the University of Dubuque to teach young students how to fly aircraft using the […]
SIA Classes continue on Aerodynamics and Guest Speaker Lt. Col. Dan Bar
Classroom photo with Lt. Col. Dan Bar.
SIA Advanced Multi-Engine Sim
SIA maintains an advanced simulator for students and pilots.
Guest Speaker Profile: Hal Davis, WI Bureau of Aeronautics, Airport Compliance Manager
Hal Davis, guest speaker for SIA. Hal is the airport compliance manager for Wisconsin airports and works for the WI Bureau of Aeronautics. He is a pilot and remote pilot.
Guest Speaker Profile: Weston Hoeper, USAF Lt. Col. (Ret), American Airlines A320 Pilot
Wes Hoeper, F16 pilot, American Airlines pilot
Guest Speaker Profile: Olivia Conklin, WI Bureau of Aeronautics, former Senior Flight Attendant
Olivia Conklin, WI Bureau of Aeronautics and former Senior Flight Attendant for ATA Airlines.
Guest Speaker Profile: Dan Bar, Commander of 115th Communication Squadron, Wisconsin Air National Guard
Dan is a Lt Col and commander of the 115th Communications Squadron at Truax Field in Madison and is an alumni of the US Air Force Academy.
SIA Guest Speakers
SIA guest class room speakers
2024 SIA Classes to be held at Reedsburg Municipal Airport
2024 SIA classes will be held at the Reedsburg Airport’s terminal building.
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SIA Open House Big Success!
Several future SIA students were able to try out one of our simulators at the recent SIA open house.
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SIA Donates Flight Simulator to Southwestern Wisconsin School District
Britt Solverson, United Airlines captain, receives the SIA flight simulator for Southwestern Wisconsin School District.
SIA donates simulator to the Wisconsin Dells School District (March 2022)
Read more about the donation made to the Dells School District in March 2022.
SIA Donates Flight Simulator to the Baraboo School District
Anna Eisen, Dan Rhode, Joe Canepa, Brad Pointon and Heather Sweeney in front of the SIA Flight Simulator donated to the Baraboo School District.
SIA Donates $3,000 to Baraboo School District for Aviation Curriculum
SIA donates $3000 for aviation curriculum at Baraboo School District.