Air Racing: Past, Present, and Future will include interviews with racers, volunteers, fans, and the people behind air racing. The format will allow live questions and
encourage fans to participate.
My Mama is a Pilot
Just published is “My Mama is a Pilot,” a children’s book that showcases the journey of a young boy who admires his mother, a skilled and passionate pilot.
Picture of the Day: Matching toys
Ray Eaker submitted this photo and note: “After deciding on a color for my RV-7A — Caribbean Blue Metallic with Titanium Silver Honeycomb Accents — I decided the other new toys needed to match.”
National GA award winners revealed
Congratulations to Adam Magee (CFI), Marty King (AMT), Cary Grant (FAASTeam Rep).
Piper M700 Fury certified
“We are thrilled to announce the U.S. certification of the Piper M700 Fury by the FAA just a month after its announcement,” said John Calcagno, President and CEO of Piper Aircraft.
ASA updates checkride apps
ASA’s checkride apps feature a flashcard format to study the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the last step in the pilot certification process, the practical exam. Questions and answers are organized and in compliance with the most current FAA testing standards, according to ASA officials.
Picture of the Day: Angel reborn
Ken Snyder submitted this photo and note: “This is my 1964 Cessna 150D Blue Angel tribute. I removed it from a garage in downtown Sacramento in December 2022 and finished it for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, where this picture was taken.” I am the photographer.”
Pipistrel Velis Electro earns LSA exemption from the FAA
The FAA exemption allows U.S. flight schools to use the electric aircraft in their flight training programs, company officials explained.
New identifier for reopened Maine airport
The FAA has assigned a new identifier, 82ME, for Red Pine Airport, which is located within The Nature Conservancy’s Saint John River Forest in northern Maine.