A proposal to immediately issue denials for incomplete medical applications has been postponed, with the FAA slating a “listening session” to get feedback before making any decisions.
Girls in Aviation Day at KSEF inspires future aviators
The sky was the limit at the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) in Florida, where young aviation enthusiasts got an up-close look at the world of flight.
Charleston university acquires flight school
The Christian university began its partnership with the company in 2021 to offer its inaugural professional pilot degree — the only four-year collegiate program in the state of South Carolina.
Cessna 150 creates risk of mid-air collision
Even after making frequent radio calls the other pilot had no spatial awareness as to what I was doing and where I was. If I didn’t do the go-around in time I would’ve risked crashing into the other plane. If I didn’t go to the right of the runway and tell the other pilot my location there was a risk of a mid-air collision.
Picture of the Day: Fool’s Spring
Dale Weir submitted this photo and note: “’Flying during Fool’s Spring’ in the Pacific Northwest, with Mt. Rainier and Lake Tapps in the foreground.”
Flight training costs stabilize after increasing steadily for several years
Median costs for a private pilot certificate remain approximately $14,000, with training durations steady at around six months.
SUN ‘n FUN NOTAM released
The NOTAM for the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, slated for April 1-6 at Lakeland-Linder International Airport (KLAL) has been released by the FAA.
Catalyst turboprop engine certified
Officials with GE Aerospace say the Catalyst, a new centerline, clean-sheet design, is the first turboprop engine to be certified to the latest standards, which include more than 20 new requirements.
Compromised oil pressure line fitting proves fatal for two
An in-flight fire due to a compromised oil pressure line fitting, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a subsequent emergency landing.