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  1. Gordonsville Airport Hosts Cub Scout Aviation Day

    Gordonsville Airport hosted Cub Scout Aviation Day on Saturday, September 9 to introduce youth to various exciting opportunities available in aviation. A total of 200 Cub Scouts from across central…

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  2. Women Can Fly at the Military Aviation Museum on September 9

    A Women Can Fly event was held at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Despite some less than idea weather, the dedicated volunteer pilots, supporting…

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  3. ICON A5 Visits Piedmont Christian School

    The Virginia Department of Aviation's ICON A5 Introduction to Flight team visited Piedmont Christian School in Bumpass, Va. for an educational program on September 5. Approximately 100 students…

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  4. Virginia Aviation Conference Held at the Williamsburg Lodge

    The 49th annual Virginia Aviation Conference was held at the Williamsburg Lodge August 9-11. The conference served as a great opportunity for airport managers from across the Commonwealth to come…

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  5. Virginia’s Aviation Siblings: The DOAV and CAP

    Pop quiz. What does the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) and the Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) have in common? It turns out the two organizations have the same father - Allen C…

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  6. ICON A5 Visit with Young Eagles

    Richmond Executive Chesterfield Airport

    The ICON A5 Introduction to Flight Team traveled to Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport on Friday, August 18 to visit with a group of youth from the Carol Adams Foundation. The visit…

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  7. Ambassador Ceremony to be held at Hummel Air Field

    Hummel Field

    The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) is celebrating the residents of the Commonwealth that have reached Gold Level status in the Virginia Aviation Ambassador's Program in the past year. On…

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  8. Stafford Airport Holds Wings and Wheels Event

    Stafford Regional Airport

    Stafford Regional Airport was bustling with activity for its inaugural Wings and Wheels event on August 5. The air fest and car show offered aircraft rides in three different vintage aircraft as well…

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  9. 2023 Virginia Aviation Award Recipients Announced

    Each year, individuals who have made outstanding contributions toward the development of aviation in Virginia are selected for recognition at the Virginia Aviation Awards Banquet. While only…

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  10. Top Eagles Speech from the Virginia Aviation Conference

    August 15, 2023 Below is the speech that Greg Campbell, Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), gave on August 11, 2023 at the Virginia Aviation Board Meeting held in Williamsburg…

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  11. ICON A5 Visits Pamunkey Regional Library in Ashland

    The Virginia Department of Aviation's ICON A5 Introduction to Flight team visited the Pamunkey Regional Library in Ashland for an educational program on July 25. Approximately 200 people attended the…

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  12. DOAV Hosts Tour For Richard Bland STEM Program

    The Virginia Department of Aviation hosted a tour for 24 high school students as part of an aviation-based summer STEM camp through the Richard Bland College of William & Mary. Students visited…

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  13. Over $44 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Airports

    U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $44,606,006 in federal funding for Virginia airports. Funds were made available through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) FY…

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  14. DOAV Celebrates Innovations in Flight at Dulles

    On June 17, the "Innovations in Flight" event at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center brought together planes, pilots, and the public into one space to celebrate the technical accomplishments achieved in…

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  15. DOAV Participates in Summer Transportation Institute Program at VSU

    The Virginia Department of Aviation participated in the annual Summer Transportation Institute program at Virginia State University. The purpose of the program is to create awareness and stimulate…

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  16. Women Can Fly Event Held at Warrenton Fauquier Airport

    Warrenton Fauquier Airport

    Warrenton-Fauquier Airport held its annual Women Can Fly event on Saturday, June 24. Despite low ceilings in the morning and a weather hold in the afternoon, 156 people were able to experience a…

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  17. ICON A5 Visits Schools Across the Commonwealth

    The Virginia Department of Aviation's ICON A5 Introduction to Flight team was on the road visiting three schools over the course of three days. DOAV Public Relations and Education staff traveled to…

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  18. Rod Hall Receives Recognition

    Virginia Aviation Board Member Roderick D. Hall (left) of Woodbridge recently received a plaque from current Virginia Aviation Board Chairman Randall Burdette (right) commemorating his years of…

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  19. Air Power Over Hampton Roads Returns to Langley AFB

    Returning after five years on hiatus, Air Power Over Hampton Roads returned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Thirteen aerial performers from across the country flew their aircraft into the storied air…

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  20. The 2023 FAA Airport Design Challenge Announced

    The FAA Airport Design Challenge (ADC) is an interactive learning and collaboration opportunity for students in grades K-12. During the Airport Design Challenge, students have the opportunity to…

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  21. ICON A5 Visits Amherst County HIgh School

    The ICON A5 Introduction to Flight team was on the road at Amherst County High School on May 15. Approximately 70 students grades 10-12 had the opportunity to sit in the aircraft and operate the…

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  22. Aviation Events Held Across the Commonwealth

    Several aviation events in Virginia capped off the final weekend of April. The Virginia Department of Aviation was present at the Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Conference at the Virginia Crossings…

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  23. ICON A5 Visits Schools in Southwest Virginia

    The Virginia Department of Aviation's ICON A5 Introduction to Flight team hit the road for a southwest Virginia swing. The Public Relations and Education staff visited Galax Middle School, Shawsville…

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  24. ICON A5 Visits Laurel Lane Elementary

    The ICON A5 Introduction to Flight team visited Laurel Lane Elementary in Williamsburg, VA. The Public Relations and Education staff spoke with 374 K-5 students about aviation and possible careers in…

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  25. ICON A5 Flight in Tampa

    My Re-Education of ICON's A5 Soon after the plane left the runway, ICON Aircraft Company pilot Sean Stamps said, "I am going to show you what it's like when I stall it." As a non-pilot, I would have…

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