Those who complete the 19-month training program will become FAA-licensed A&P mechanics and continue working at Epic for two years. Epic covers $27,000 worth of training costs.
True Blue Power battery upgrade for Pilatus PC-12 approved
The STC, developed by Finnoff Aviation Products, has modifications for every model of the Pilatus PC-12, according to company officials, including early PC-12s through the current PC-12NGX, with options for both single and dual main battery systems.
Picture of the Day: Young Eagles take flight
Fred Burnet submitted this photo and note: “This was taken during one of our EAA Chapter 1606 Young Eagles rallies in the Monticello, Utah, area.”
New visibility tool in the works for FAA weather camera program
The new Visibility Estimation through Image Analytics (VEIA) algorithm uses existing FAA weather cameras to provide visibility estimates based on an automated comparison of current conditions to clear day images. This provides pilots with an easy-to-use online planning tool incorporating real-time visual information to mitigate the effects of weather, according to FAA officials.
Have dinner in Amelia Earhart’s dining room
It’s a different kind of fundraiser: The Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, Kansas, is offering the public a chance to have cocktails or dinner in Amelia’s family dining room.
Aircraft manufacturer releases two books to get more people interested in flying
ICON Aircraft has released two books — “40 Hours” and “ICONIC Destinations.”
Picture of the Day: Crazy Horse and a friend
KT Budde-Jones submitted this photo and note: “Stallion 51’s Crazy Horse and a feathered friend waiting to go flying on a fine Florida morning at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM).”
DeltaHawk’s jet-fueled piston engine certified
“We began by completely reimagining what a general aviation engine should be,” said Christopher Ruud, CEO. “And the result is that we now have a certified engine that is a game-changer. It’s been a long time coming but, in engineering, simple is hard. However, this engine’s performance, simplicity, and reliability have made it worth the time and the investment, as it is truly ‘Power Reimagined.’”
NOTAM improvements get Congressional nod
Bipartisan legislation to improve the Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM) system has received near-unanimous Congressional approval.