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UAM slates commencement Friday
The Ivy Center for Education students discovered how a pilot prepares for flight and heard highlights of his career. Derek Robinson, a Pine Bluff native, retired U.S. Air Force major and first officer at Delta Airlines, was the guest speaker during the Ivy Center's hybrid meeting at The Generator on Jan. 10.
An aviation professional from Pine Bluff told students how the local airport and education played a role in his success.
Pilots from around the country come to Pine Bluff and are ready to compete in several contests throughout the Memorial Day weekend.