An aerostat is an aircraft that generates lift by using a lifting gas to become lighter than air. Aerostats are named so because they utilize aerostatic lift, a buoyant force that does not require movement through surrounding air. Because of this, aerostats do not...
In addition to providing quality A&P training, National Aviation Academy (NAA) offers students numerous career services opportunities to directly network with industry professionals and find employment. One such opportunity was the NAA Career Fair in Tampa Bay on...
National Aviation Academy (NAA) recently hosted a ceremony at the Central Park Performing Arts Center on February 16, 2022, for NAA – Tampa Bay graduates who completed the Aviation Maintenance Professional (AMP) and Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT)...
The air cargo industry currently has four business models for air cargo transport: passenger airlines, all-cargo carriers, integrated express carriers, and combination aircraft carriers. The industry primarily revolves around the first three listed models, with...
A turboprop engine is an engine that uses a turbine to turn an aircraft propeller. You’ll find turboprop engines in aircraft of all sizes, including single-pilot planes and large airliners. They combine the reliability of jet engine thrust with the efficiency of a...
On February 12, 2022, NAA sponsored and attended the annual Shoot With the Stars event hosted by the Pinellas Police Athletic League (PAL)! Shoot With the Stars is a competitive sporting clay event hosted by Pinellas PAL, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, and the...