The latest edition covers all the required knowledge and skills outlined in the Airman Certification Standards to pass the FAA Knowledge Exam and checkride for the instrument rating, from basic attitude instrument flying to IFR procedures, according to ASA officials.
Picture of the Day: Sunset flight
Walt Harder submitted this photo and note: “KANK to KCOS at sunset looking north to Chalk Cliffs over the upper Arkansas river valley between Salida and Buena Vista.”
Researchers develop AI pilot that can navigate crowded airspace
The artificial intelligence can safely avoid collisions, predict the intent of other aircraft, track aircraft and coordinate with their actions, and communicate over the radio with pilots and air traffic controllers, according to the researchers.
Aviation Education & Career Expo slated for KJYO
More than 800 students, educators, and parents are expected to attend the Expo at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) in Virginia. The Expo is designed to showcase careers in aviation and aerospace to young adults between the ages of 16 and 22.
FreeFlight’s 5G tolerant altimeters certified
“In 2019, foreseeing the interference to radar altimeters from C Band 5G telecommunications, we launched an innovative, clean-sheet radar altimeter design to provide protection from signal interference,” said Anthony Rios, president.
Picture of the Day: Summer evening flying
Jim Stevenson submitted this photo and note: “Ross Wilke in his Cessna 185 on a warm summer evening over southern Wisconsin.”
The challenges of flying in to AirVenture
Will I plan to fly into Oshkosh next year for AirVenture, given the hassles and diversions one should anticipate? You betcha.
Create your own race
Registration is open through Sept. 15, 2022, for the Air Race Classic Air Derby. Teams consisting of at least two female pilots can register for the one-day create-your-own race, a twist on the traditional Air Race Classic long-distance endurance air race. The derby was initially created as a way to continue the Air Race Classic […]
New name and dates for the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase
The 2022 Aero Showcase will be held Oct. 21-22.