The FAA is establishing a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee “to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health issues to the agency,” according to FAA officials.
West Star Aviation launches in-house academy
West Star Aviation Academy will accelerate the skill development and abilities required to certify new technicians more quickly than the industry’s traditional 18-30-month on-the-job apprenticeship program,” company officials said in a press release.
New video focuses on how to depart safely in low IMC
“How to Depart Safely in Low IMC offers tips on using tools to stay clear of obstacles when visibility is low,” said ASI Senior Director Paul Deres.
Picture of the Day: A storm rolling in
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “A photo of our squadron’s Civil Air Patrol plane after towing glider flights until the storm rolled in.”
First flight: Switchblade flying car
Samson Sky’s flying car, the Switchblade, recently completed its maiden flight at Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Washington state.
D-Day Squadron reveals planes that will participate in 2024 tour
The initial list of 10 includes U.S.-based C-47s and DC-3s, as well as planes from France and England.
ASA releases new resource for CFIs
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has released “The Pilots In Command Student Workbook,” a free instructor resource for CFIs using the book “Pilots In Command: Your Best Trip, Every Trip” for their courses.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise in Western Wisconsin
Richard George submitted this photo and note: “Early morning fog in the coulees of western Wisconsin. The beauty of this country never ceases to amaze. Photo taken from my 34-year-old RV4 on Sept. 9, 2023.”
STC gives new life to the legendary deHavilland Beaver
After more than six years in the making, Valdor Aircraft has received an STC from Transport Canada to replace the original piston engines on the legendary deHavilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver with turboprop engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada, along with the installation of BX wings, built at the company’s plant in Val-D’Or, France.