The agency’s Airport Design Challenge, which took off April 1, 2023, helps students design virtual airports using the Microsoft game Minecraft.
Sky Kings documents the flying adventures of John and Martha King
Just published is “Sky Kings,” an anthology of stories from the long flying careers of John and Martha King, founders of King Schools.
Picture of the Day: Future pilot
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort captured these photos at the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, noting “This future pilot enjoys the show outside the Lakeland Aero Club hangar” on the grounds of Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida.
FAA workshop helps prepare general aviation pilots to return to the skies in spring
Clocking in at close to three hours, the FAA spring workshop covers a gamut of concerns for GA pilots, from preflight planning to runway safety, night-time operations, preparing for weather challenges, markings, signage and lighting, and more.
Pipistrel taps Georgia company for southeastern sales and service
Based at two airports in Georgia — Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (KGVL) in Gainesville and Dekalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) in Chamblee — Lanier Flight Center will be responsible for sales, service, support, and training for Pipistrel’s ultralight, light sport, and type certified aircraft, including the Alpha Trainer, Velis Electro, and Panthera.
SIMCOM tapped for Kodiak training
Daher has designated SIMCOM as the new factory-approved training organization for Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 turboprop-powered aircraft, with courses beginning in April 2023 at SIMCOM’s Scottsdale, Arizona, training center.
Pictures of the Day: Christmas at SUN ‘n FUN
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort captured these photos while taking a stroll through the grounds of the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, the last week of March. At least one airplane owner and camper was in the holiday spirit!
Living with no regrets
It was January 1989 and I was 42 years old. That’s later in life than flight training usually begins, but sometimes dreams just can’t be denied.
Cirrus launches Aircraft Configurator
“The configurator invites people to learn more about our aircraft, technology, and safety systems and then design and share their dream aircraft,” said Zean Nielsen, CEO.