Aviation Club
Aviation Club with Tim Hebert (Head of the Automation Lab) listen to Ian Roy discuss drone operations. Digital Scholarship Lab, November 2025.
Brandeis Aviation Club offers unparalleled opportunities for students interested in exploring flight and aviation-related topics. Through its partnership with East Coast Aero Club, the club provides members with hands-on experience through flight lessons, specifically in Piper Cherokees and Cessna 172N Skyhawks. On campus, the club deepened its collaboration with the Digital Scholarship Lab, hosting an interactive drone workshop led by Ian Roy and Tim Herbert that introduced students into the process of obtaining their UAV remote pilot license. The club also recently welcomed guest speaker Aaron Louison, a longtime Brandeis staff member and licensed private pilot, who shared insights from his journey toward earning his Private Pilot License (PPL). Alongside flight-simulation and aviation fundamentals sessions, Brandeis Aviation Club continues to expand hands-on opportunities for students interested in flying, aerospace, innovation, and beyond.