Safety to Go provides the general aviation community access to some of the Air Safety Institute’s popular seminar and webinar topics, including decision making, radio communications, emergency procedures, night flying, and collision avoidance.
Picture of the Day: Sandhills sunset
Perry Shaul submitted this photo and note: “Sunset photo of Perry Shaul coming in to land in a 1968 Cessna Cardinal 177 at Miller Field Airport (KVTN) in Valentine, Nebraska.”
Last chance to win a new Carbon Cub
The 2022 Carbon Cub FX-3, built by youth members of the Alaska Airmen’s Association NextGen Club with assist from CubCrafters, is now in Alaska and ready to be raffled off to its new owner. You don’t have to be present to win when the grand prize ticket is drawn May 8, 2022.
Grant ensures runway stays open at NM90
“This project will help ensure that Amigos del Cielo will continue to be a stellar recreational destination, and provide a consistent landing surface for a wide variety of airplanes and pilot skill levels,” said Recreational Aviation Foundation New Mexico Liaison Ron Keller. “As with any recreational airstrip, continued maintenance is needed to keep the airstrip in a safe and enjoyable condition.”
Pilot Proficiency Network climbs to 22 locations
Just two weeks after it was officially launched during the 2022 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, the Pilot Proficiency Network — created to promote instrument flying, proficiency, and safety — opened its 22nd location at Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD) in Massachusetts.
Picture of the Day: Short final
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “A three way reflection on short final in the Carbon Cub.”
Pandemic, supply chain issues could be boon for GA airports
To counter supply chain strain and congestion at major airport hubs, Burrell Aviation determined that smaller, more easily accessible municipal airports represent an unprecedented opportunity.
Harrison Ford wins Howard Hughes Memorial Award
“It is an honor to celebrate Harrison Ford, the illustrious actor, pilot, and passionate aviation advocate for his volunteer work with Young Eagles, humanitarian and aircraft rescue efforts,” said George Butts, president of Aero Club of Southern California.
FAA approves Diamond DA40 sim
With the approval of the ALSIM AL40, an exact replica of a new Diamond DA40 NG, student pilots can log 20 hours on the sim towards an instrument rating and 50 towards their commercial certificate.