Applications are due March 20, 2023, for the internship at Daher’s headquarters in France.
Just Fly The Airplane
Through his personal trials and triumphs, Piper realizes that no matter what life throws our way, we must have faith that things will work out.
Pictures of the Day: The view available only to GA pilots
Wojciech Kosmalewski submitted this photo and note: “In 1932 two pilots from Poland won the Challenge International de Tourisme 1932 competition. To commemorate that big achievement 90 years later, a group of 10 pilots in four aircraft from Aeroklub Warszawski followed this historical route. Truly amazing adventure flying across many European countries, different seas, mountains, and cities. Among them was Venice, Italy, with views available only for GA pilots. Flying in close vicinity of iconic Venice was unforgettable.”
Rare Culver PQ-14 Target Drone donated to Spirit of Flight
“We have had a Culver PQ-14 Target Drone on our wish list for years, but there aren’t many left of the over 3,000 built,” said Gordon Page, president of the Spirit of Flight Foundation.
Third annual State of Flight Training Survey takes off
“The information you share will provide important insights that help guide the way forward for your peers and partners in flight training,” company officials said.
Flight school expands to KVDF
Tampa Bay Aviation, a flight school in Florida that offers training in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, has expanded, opening a new location at Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) in Florida.
Picture of the Day: Shining in the sunset after a bath
Carlo Wise submitted this photo and note: “A photo of the Velocity XLRG after being given a bath. It was such a beautiful sunset this evening.”
Series of Runway Safety Pilot Simulator videos go live
The FAA has posted a series of three animated videos exploring the anatomy of a wrong surface event — where a general aviation pilot lands (or almost lands) on the wrong runway. The first video looks at the pilot and human factors. The second focuses on environment and third on training.
Clay Lacy Aviation scholarships top $500,000
The company has committed $281,000 to new scholarships, in addition to the $225,000 in scholarships it has granted since 2015.