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.
Garmin autopilot certified for Cessna 172s and 175s, Commanders
Specific models include Commander 112 and 112A, as well as Cessna 172A, 172B, 172C, 175A, 175B, and 175C.
Picture of the Day: Over the Chesapeake in a Cherokee
Thomas Bevard submitted this photo and note: “Flying my 1970 Piper Cherokee 180 over the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Just departed Tangier Island for a local seafood lunch.”
Women in Aviation 2023 conference breaks records
The 2023 conference attracted people from 32 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Ghana, Norway, Nigeria, Germany, and more.
Middle school students get up-close look at a C-17
A recent STEM program at the Aviation Museum of Kentucky gave students a chance to get inside a C-17.
AeroBrigham acquires heads-up display division from MyGoFlight
The new company, which will be known as AeroDisplay, will feature heads-up display (HUD) configurations for both general aviation airplanes and helicopters, according to company officials.