During the third annual Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) DPE Symposium held in October 2024, FAA officials reported that there are now 100 more Designated Pilot Examiners in the United States, compared to a year ago.
FAA opens applications for summer intern program
The FAA is accepting applications until Nov. 29, 2024, for the summer 2025 session of the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Intern Program.
Appareo introduces TSO-certified in-flight charger
“This advanced charging solution ensures that pilots and passengers can keep their devices fully charged and ready for use throughout their flights,” company officials said.
Picture of the Day: On final
Ignatius Lippe submitted this photo and note: “My first flight to Salzburg Airport (LOWS) in Austria, with our Aeroclub Hof Piper 28 Archer III. See the Untersberg (6,078 feet) to the right, famous for its marble and clear water.”
Premier Aircraft appointed factory-authorized dealer for Garmin
Premier Aircraft, an FAA Part 145 Repair Station at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), has been appointed as an authorized dealer and service center for Garmin’s full line of avionics products.
Schweiss Doors introduces vertical hydraulic pump design
The new vertical hydraulic pump allows easier access to the motor, oil filter, gauges, and the back-up tractor fittings, according to officials with the Hector, Minnesota-based company.
Picture of the Day: Early and bright
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A Civil Air Patrol Cessna soaks up the morning rays before a full day of glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia. The West Virginia Wing supports glider operations for multiple states, Delaware Wing was the lucky one this particular day.”
Tuskegee NEXT Red Tail Ball inspires future aviation leaders
During the seventh annual Red Tail Ball, the Tuskegee NEXT 2024 graduating class were presented their flight certificates.
Enhanced body design revealed for Switchblade flying car
“The new design improves performance and shortens the pathway to production by transferring much of what worked well in the test vehicle that flew into the new streamlined design,” said Sam Bousfield, Samson Sky CEO and designer of the Switchblade, who noted that the new design is “simpler and much easier to build.”