“Having both hands available on the flight deck is essential, so using a hand to hold a flashlight can compromise safety,” Sporty’s officials noted. “The Flight Gear Bite Light was specifically designed to solve this problem with an innovative silicone bite ring on the back so the light can be comfortably held in your mouth, freeing up your hands for other important tasks.”
Picture of the Day: Final descent
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Pilot Lt. Col. Rich Judy with the Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing makes his final descent prior to landing at Grant County Airport (W99) during glider operations.”
Get ready for flying season with free webinars
The Experimental Aircraft Association has a slate of free webinars in February and March designed to get general aviation pilots ready for flying season.
New terminal at Purdue University Airport to be named for Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart’s connection to Purdue University will be recognized by naming the new terminal at Purdue University Airport after the famous flyer.
South Florida Business Aviation Association raises more than $50,000 for scholarships and charity
The funds, raised through the association’s annual Charity Golf Classic in Palm Beach Garden, go towards multiple student scholarships, as well as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Angel Flight Southeast.
Picture of the Day: Two T-6s
Kevin Cotter submitted this photo and note: “Two T-6s.”
KAUS first airport in nation to get advanced tower simulator
The FAA reports that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (KAUS) in Texas is the first air traffic control tower in the nation to receive the new modernized Tower Simulation System, which is used for controller training on airport operations.
Stubbs Aviation Advisors launches
Nel Stubbs, an expert on aviation taxes and corporate aviation business structures, is launching a new consulting and advisory business to assist aircraft owners and flight departments.
Signature opens new facility at KEYW
The new 4,500-square-foot terminal adds 3,300 square feet of additional space compared to Signature’s previous facility, company officials noted.