The AEA Educational Foundation will award multiple scholarships for the 2023-24 school year to students pursuing a career in avionics or aircraft maintenance, as well as students from AEA member companies.
AirVenture 2023 tickets now available
Looking for that last-minute Christmas gift? Stuck in the snow and ice and can’t get to the mall? You could still save the day by giving someone tickets to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.
Picture of the Day: Winter flying in Switzerland
Cedric Bassin submitted this photo and note: “Landing a Robin DR300-180 on a late winter afternoon. This aircraft is mainly used for glider towing. The picture was taken at Courtelary Airfield (LSZJ) in Switzerland on Dec. 6, 2022.”
Sheltair lands at KFXE
Sheltair has relocated its corporate headquarters from Oakland Park, Florida, to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE).
Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide updated
The guide explains all the symbology for FAA sectional, terminal area, flyway planning, helicopter route, en route low- and high-altitude, and oceanic route charts, as well as standard terminal arrival routes, standard instrument departures, and instrument approach procedures.
Picture of the Day: Sunset flight
Kent Shoemaker submitted this photo and note: “Probably a picture that all pilots have taken. Getting the plane ready for an evening flight.”
The real cost of failing your check ride
You just failed your check ride. Besides the hit to your ego and your confidence, there also will be a big hit to your wallet: About $1,600, according to some estimates.
The National Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2023
Two iconic history-making pilots, two groundbreakers in aviation policy, an Apollo-era astronaut, and a commercial aerospace pioneer and one of the richest men on the planet, make up the Class of 2023 for the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
New name for KAFW
The 33-year-old airport is now Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.