In a video posted Jan. 18, 2024, of the FAA series “Pilot Minute,” Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, goes over requirements for BasicMed and the mental health, neurologic, or cardiac conditions that would require a pilot — by law — to be reexamined by an FAA designee Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
Zenith Aircraft returns to Texas in February
Zenith’s hands-on workshop returns to Boerne Stage Airfield (5C1), north of San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 23-24, with an informal fly-in for Zenith owners on Feb. 24.
Bushliner strikes deal for seats developed by mission aviation organization
Besides incorporating the S-Seats into their own aircraft, Bushliner also has been granted exclusive distribution rights for the seats in North America. This includes offering the seats to Experimentals, OEM manufacturers, and retrofits, including STC’d installations in the Cessna 206, 185, and others, according to Bushliner officials.
Picture of the Day: Up, up and away
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “The view from the cockpit of a glider while being towed to needed altitude.”
Flying car company launches crowdfunding campaign
According to James Mauch, a Samson Sky board member, crowdfunding is commonly used as “an early step in an overall campaign to raise large funds but has the unique ability to allow many smaller investors the same opportunity as bigger investors” with new technology in new companies.
Choctaw Nation awarded expanded FAA approval for BVLOS operations for drones
“CNO’s continued success of demonstrating safe and controlled Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations is critical to meet the growing demand for the many use cases of drones including, but not limited to, package delivery, search and rescue operations, infrastructure inspection, and much more,” adds Marcus Hartman, Aviation Operations Senior Manager for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
EAA Virtual Ultralight Days return in February
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Virtual Ultralight Days returns for a third year Feb. 20-22, 2024, with three days of free webinars focused on the lighter side of aviation.
Picture of the Day: Very first flight
Norman Bartlett submitted this photo and note: “My friend Bob trusted me to carry out the flight test program. All went well with a 220 knot cruise, but a strong tendency to turn left at that speed.”
Sacaton Airstrip reopens thanks to volunteers
“The Recreational Aviation Foundation has been a wonderful partner that is helping to improve and maintain backcountry airstrips across the Gila National Forest,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “Without their volunteers’ commitment and enthusiasm, Sacaton Airstrip would still be but a memory. This partnership helps secure the future of recreational aviation access on the Gila National Forest.”