At the first Philippine Aviation Research Conference (PARC) held virtually nationwide on July 14-15, 2022, Indiana Aerospace University (IAU) garnered second place with the research paper entitled “Modeling and simulation of a proposed model rocket design” under the Aerospace/ Aeronautical Engineering Category and “A Structural Equation Modelling approach in evaluating perceived motivation of aviation technology students in using flight simulator” under the Aviation Education category.   The papers were presented by aerospace engineers and faculty Engr. Jeremy S. Bajado and no less than IAU’s Chief Executive Harold E. Toring. Engr. Bajado’s paper aimed at presenting the modeling and simulation results of a proposed high-powered rocket which was designed by a team of aerospace engineers of IAU, as spearheaded by Engr. Bajado himself. Mr. Toring’s paper intended to report a pioneer quantitative evaluation of 225 aviation technology students’ motivation in using flight simulators in an aviation school through the framework Hedonic-Motivation System Adoption Model, of which, results indicate acceptance of flight simulators as an educational tool to speed up the improvement pedagogy and instruction.   Two other papers with the titles “Validation of a Flying Competence Scale for Aircraft Pilots ” and “Evaluation of students’ satisfaction towards an adopted learning management system at Indiana Aerospace University: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach” were presented respectively by the head of Avionics Department Mr. Ranel M. Benatiro and core faculty Prof. Flordeliza B. Illustrisimo. The former emphasized the evaluation of the flying competence of aircraft pilots through a scale that was developed by pilots in IAU, which was approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), while the latter revealed that by using Nguyen’s LMS satisfaction model (with sex and year levels added as moderating variables) results revealed that system content, interaction, and technology quality significantly and positively influenced students’ perceived usefulness of IAU’s Altimeter, the name of its Learning Management System (LMS), which subsequently led to student satisfaction.   Even though the studies presented did not earn a place in the conference, the paper presented by Mr. Benatiro was already published in the Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, a Scopus-indexed scholarly journal, while the one by Prof. Illustrisimo had been accepted by the Asia-Pacific Management Review, also a Scopus-indexed journal and to be published by Elsiever, a globally renowned publisher of scientific research.   In an interview, CEO Harold Toring could not help but take pride in the University’s performance at the conference and its research endeavors. “Despite the fact that we only finished second place for the two research papers, the experience itself of having to share and contribute to aviation research is a winning moment already,” quipped Mr. Toring, who was very optimistic that the University can do more when it comes to undertaking research and development studies.   He disclosed that research is the currency in this knowledge-driven society adding that “this [IAU’s] is the just the start of the many more research activities that they will be pioneering, especially in this age of vulnerability, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.”   To date, IAU awaits the publication of two more papers in different Scopus-indexed journals.   Bannering under the theme “Sustainability of Philippine Air Transport Amidst the Pandemic”, PARC 2022 is said to be the first national conference on aviation research, as hosted by Philippine State College of Aeronautics in partnership with the PATTS College of Aeronautics and Air Link International Aviation College.

Last April 23, 2022, in collaboration with other institutions around Cebu and various inside organizations, the team were able to distribute 200 Buckets consisting of various goods and basic necessities, 11 boxes of Clothes and 400 Bottles of 6.6 Liters Water. The relief operations was done in 3 locations at Baybay Leyte.These are the ones that were effected by Typhoon Agaton where families lost their homes and even worst their family members.With the efforts, donors, and by God’s grace, the organizers were able to pull things through and reach victory as many challenges were encountered. The joy, smiles and gratitude of the affected families makes our heart even more thankful and satisfied. In behalf of the whole team we would like to thank all of our donors, our partnered organizations, to Indiana Aerospace University, IAU Supreme Student Council, USC Supreme Student Council, Student Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy – University of San Carlos, Abag Carolinian, Society of Young Business Executives and Entrepreneurs – SYBEE, CIT University – Supreme Student Government, USJ-R SHS Supreme Student Government, CDU NSTP-CWTS Team and We Rise As One. According to the recent liquidation report, we were able to gather 126,041.70 pesos. However, the total expenses went over the budget since there were fees that we did not forsee. If you still want to donate, we are still accepting and if the additional donations will exceed, we will forward it to the victims. FOR CASH DONATIONS GCASH 0926 004 9635 Raymound John Alob BDO 000800972554 Ma. Fatima Alob BPI 9129 1696 96 Arielle Kachine A. Dy Together, as one , let us always grab the opportunity to help and show God’s love to everyone. Onwards to blue Skies and stay safe! To God be all the Glory! #HelpBaybay