The 37th annual Sporty’s Christmas ornament features the sleek Globe Swift.
Picture of the Day: First time at the controls
Stuart Rauh submitted this photo and note: “Headed home after a weekend visit with me and her grandmother, our granddaughter Scarlett had a chance to ‘fly’ our 182. We may have a future pilot on our hands!”
Pacific Ocean airstrip gets new caretaker
Led by volunteers with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, 17CL has already been improved, with encroaching vegetation removed, the 900-foot airstrip graded, and amenities added, including a picnic table and grill.
GA advocacy groups ask Congress to increase funding for alternative fuels
“We believe the fuels testing program is at a critical juncture and we request the final conference agreement contain a funding level of $10 million,” the GA advocates told Congress. “There is still considerable work to be done to address the environmental and regulatory challenges associated with piston aviation fuels and your support is key to addressing them in a way that does not compromise aviation safety.”
New book on navigating weather released
Aviation Supplies & Academics has released a new book, “Navigating Weather: A Pilot’s Guide to Airborne and Datalink Weather Radar.”
Picture of the Day: First flight for future pilot
Marcel Maritneau submitted this photo and note: “She wanted to absolutely ‘fly’ the airplane.”
Pilots warned about 5G
The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) that warns pilots of the risk of “potential adverse effects” on radio altimeters once 5G wireless broadband networks are deployed starting Dec. 5, 2021.
Registration open for virtual high school aviation STEM symposium
The virtual symposium is aimed at teachers to get them excited about using aviation in the classroom.
King Air 350 training program debuts
The new flight training program offers an Initial PIC Type Rating Course as well as recurrent training.