“Aviation is safe because we are continuously looking for ways to improve,” said FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. “The independent safety review team made some excellent recommendations and we are adopting some of them immediately.”
ASA releases new book on managing FBOs
In the book author Dr. C. Daniel Prather “presents key considerations for FBO managers and prepares university-level students for this competitive business field,” according to ASA officials.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise flight
Neal Wright sent in this photo his wife, Rose, took, with this note: “My neighbor, John Bouyea, and me taxiing for takeoff on Sept. 17, 2023, for a flight in my Piper Comanche from Olinger Airpark (OR81) in Oregon to Brookings Regional Airport (KBKX) in South Dakota.”
Video: The Myth of Multitasking
A distracted pilot is a dangerous pilot.
EAA inducts five into Halls of Fame
Five individuals who contributed to recreational aviation were inducted into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame during a November 2023 ceremony.
Flight-Resource partners with Bushliner
Flight-Resource has partnered with aircraft manufacturer Bushliner to offer MT propellers for Bushliner aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Devotion
Jim Jazdzewski submitted this photo and note: “The Experimental Aircraft Association’s devotion to aviation. Jessie Brown’s devotion to service. Tom Hudner’s devotion to his fellow man. The volunteers in the control tower and their devotion to safety during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. The F-18 Hornet and their crews devotion to our freedom.”
Registration opens for NGPA Winter Warm-Up
The event will encompass a wide range of activities, including a career fair, industry expo, networking socials, a weekend fly-in, member socials, hiring sessions, and LGBTQ+ advocacy breakout sessions, according to association officials.
ASA releases online ground school for drone pilots
The virtual test prep course is designed for those who are flying a drone for non-hobby operations, which requires a Remote Pilot Certificate. Earning that certificate requires you to pass an FAA knowledge exam.