Stadler, who began flying young people as part of the program in 2000, reached the milestone on Aug. 26, 2023, with a flight at the EAA Aviation Museum’s Pioneer Airport.
Upset prevention and recovery training summit features general aviation track
“This summit is for passionate aviators, professional pilots, flight instructors, and safety advocates around the world,” said APS Executive Vice President Randy Brooks. “We hope the event will reshape the way we approach operational risk management in aviation.”
Jet Aviation opens new hangar at KBZN
Jet Aviation has completed construction of a new 40,000-square-foot hangar at its FBO at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (KBZN) in Montana, bringing the FBO’s total hangar capacity to 300,000-plus square feet.
Picture of the Day: Morning light
Rajeev Pandey submitted this photo and note: “Preflighting for an early morning flight at Albany Municipal Airport (S12) in Oregon. But a balloon has already taken to the skies — the sound of the burner drew me out of the hangar and the glow of the burner caught my eye and that of the camera.”
Safety advocate Paul Burger retires
After an aircraft accident that claimed the lives of friends, Paul Burger made a commitment to help others avoid the same tragedy. Since then he’s donated almost $1 million and countless hours to general aviation safety.
New A&P school to open in November at KADS
The new maintenance school will offer an FAA-approved 12-month program to take students from “no experience to a certified A&P ready to work,” according to company officials.
Aircraft refueling mat introduced
The new refueling mat protects general aviation aircraft from scratches and leaks while refueling.
Picture of the Day: The importance of aviation to firefighting
Penny Hamilton submitted this photo and note: “This Chinook helicopter, along with several others, deployed to Granby-Grand County Airport/Emily Warner Field (KGNB) in Colorado, to fight the Indian Peaks Wilderness Wildfire in a heavily-wooded, rugged area seven miles northeast of the popular summer tourist area in Fraser, Colorado. This heavy-lift helicopter is based in Yellowstone, Montana. The crew is headed to refuel before lifting off again.”
Two Maine backcountry airfields reopen
Officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) have completed a lease agreement that re-opens two airfields in Maine for public use: Ragmuff Airport (ME26) in Piscataquis County and Estcourt Airport in Aroostook County.