Results of a January 2018 survey of pricing for FAA practical tests by the Flight School Association of North America has found that prices vary from region to region, with the highest prices reported in areas of higher training activity. “Higher test prices seem to be occurring in places where there is higher training activity, […]
Veteran Albert ‘Jay’ Shower takes final flight
EL CAJON, California — The field of aviation lost a prolific airman when Albert Joseph “Jay” Shower, Jr. (USN Ret.) died of natural causes on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Shower was a Vietnam veteran who served as an officer in the United States Navy for more than 22 years until his retirement and honorable discharge […]
AMA Expo East slated Feb. 23-25
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will host the annual AMA Expo East at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, Feb. 23-25, 2018. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV […]
Pictures of the day: A wonderful flight
Gary Lanthrum was thrilled when he finally got the chance to take a flight in his Maule and sent in several photos of his adventure. He tells us: “Winter is finally loosening its grip on the Pacific Northwest. It’s been really dreary the past couple of months. It was often flyable, but everything was gray […]
Video: Avoiding a close call in the air
Have you ever had a mid-air close call in what seemed like wide-open skies? Even the most seasoned pilots have occasionally been surprised by unseen aircraft. In a new video from the FAA posted on YouTube, several pilots talk about the advantages of having ADS-B in their airplanes, noting that having a near-miss turned them […]
Sport Air Racing League prepares for takeoff
The first race of the 2018 Sport Air Racing League season will take off April 7, 2018, at Sandersville, Georgia, with the Sunrise 100 Air Race. The fourth annual Sunshine Express 400 takes off the next day, April 8, with racers making their way to Winter Haven, Florida, in time for SUN ‘n FUN in nearby […]
Geospatial Intelligence program goes online
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — With drone technology advancing into more and more industries, the aerospace department at Northland Community & Technical College (NCTC) is gearing up to take its Geospatial Intelligence Analysis program online this fall. The move to a distance learning format will allow the college to train students around the world for […]
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame names Class of 2018
HOUSTON, Texas — Officials at the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) have revealed the names of the five new inductees into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The Texas Aviation Hall of Fame was established in 1995 to honor and recognize Texans and Texas companies or organizations that have made significant and lasting contributions to the […]
Picture of the day: Spacewalker
Don Tevis sent in this photograph for Picture of the Day, explaining: “Spacewalker II resting just off the grass runway at Emporia Municipal Airport (KEMP) in Kansas after a perfectly fun afternoon of flying. This Spacewalker has the Lycoming 0-235 engine.” Would you to like have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You […]