“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.
Picture of the Day: Commuting to work
Jerry Kemp, who works as a B757/767 check airman in Wilmington, Ohio, sent in this photo with a note: “I was asked to park on the ramp because my normal parking spot was being resurfaced. While walking back to my RV-8 to fly home I thought this was an interesting photo with the B-757 in the foreground.”
FAA renews efforts to update private airport database
In this second round of efforts, the FAA is reaching out to private use airports for which they have not gotten updated information for more than 10 years. The agency has set a deadline of Jan. 20, 2022, to collect the information.
New rule would require medicals for commercial hot air balloon pilots
The new rule would require commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate.