The lawsuit notes there has been a “significant increase in flight operations at Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. This increased traffic has led to “detrimental effects in the area, such as increased exposure to leaded fuel and decreased home values,” the lawsuit claims.
Modern Aero Flight Training expands at KSGJ
The flight school has opened its new location at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) in St. Augustine, Florida.
ASA updates Aviation Mechanic Exam Guide
The fifth edition aligns with FAA airman certification standards (FAA-S-ACS-1) and prepares aviation mechanic applicants to demonstrate their skill and understanding of the required elements to earn certification.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise on the Island
Ben Cash submitted this photo and note: “This beautiful sunrise reflection was taken at Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (KDKX) in the middle of the Tennessee River. The overnight rain creates a perfect reflection of the sky while the planes create a nice symmetry. Foggy mornings are common on the island and to get a clear sunrise in late summer like this is rare.”
Cavanaugh Flight Museum moves to KGYI
On the move from Addison Airport, museum officials noted: “All aircraft, educational displays, and memorabilia are being moved to the North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI). At the present time, this location is not open to the public.”
Naples Aviation first U.S. FBO to receive ARGUS honor
ARGUS International has recognized Naples Aviation at Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) in Florida as the first FBO in North America to receive the ARGUS Base Operations Audit Certification.
ForeFlight launches interactive recap of pilots’ 2023 flights
Recap presents aggregated data from a pilot’s 2023 entries in ForeFlight Logbook, including number of flights, total distance, total time, landings, and more, alongside an interactive map connecting all the airports they visited in a web of flights.
Picture of the Day: The view from my Lancair
Shawn Wells submitted this photo and note: “14,000 in southwest Colorado near Telluride in my pressurized Lancair ES-P.”
Preflight planning gets safety boost with FAA weather cams
The FAA provides more than 600 camera sites throughout the United States with 230 FAA sites in Alaska. Another estimated 360 cameras operate in North America as third-party systems, such as those installed by NAVCanada and the states of Colorado and Montana. The camera images are updated every 10 minutes to give pilots a view of the latest weather.