Sporty’s has partnered with Infinite Flight to integrate its scenario-based flight simulator training with Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course, allowing students to practice maneuvers virtually. This collaboration offers pilots the chance to apply flight lessons in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk simulator with realistic weather scenarios before transitioning to real-world flying.
Picture of the Day: Back in the air
John Rick Bierman submitted this photo and note: “Insurance required a flight review in my rare aircraft, a Slingsby Firefly. The trouble was finding an instructor who would fly with me in an unfamiliar aerobatic aircraft. By chance I found just the man at Oshkosh who would take the task on. Thanks to Dale Yoder, now the sky is the limit.”
Foundation creates pilot’s guide to O61
“Flying into a new airport is never easy and Cameron Park Airport has some tricky terrain issues to contend with,” foundation officials said, noting the airport also has some ground operations rules — “all which can be confusing to pilots unfamiliar with the environment.”
ASA releases new app for mechanics, updates pilot apps
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has released a new app for aviation mechanics to help them prepare for the FAA Aviation Mechanic General, Airframe, and Powerplant Oral & Practical exams.
Picture of the Day: Soaring fun
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “The view from Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing glider cockpit while under tow above Petersburg, West Virginia.”
Aviation summer camp inspires the next generation
A free aerospace summer camp was a hit in Florida. While the Aviation Connection summer camps have been held in Canada for seven years, this is the non-profit organization’s first summer camp in the U.S.
Girls in Aviation Day hits milestone
More than 30,000 girls across the globe are expected to participate in the 10th annual Girls in Aviation Day.
Piper M700 certified in Canada
The first M700 FURY delivery into Canada is scheduled soon, with additional international deliveries this year into Europe and Brazil as those certifications are obtained, according to Piper officials.
Picture of the Day: Adventure with a little Fury
Gord McNulty submitted this photo and note: “It was a delightful surprise when I recently saw none other than a 3/4-scale replica of a vintage Hawker Fury, displayed as part of a popular rope climbing attraction in Trenton, Ontario, Canada.