The 30th annual Zenith Homecoming featured STOL demonstrations, seminars and workshops, and a tribute to designer Chris Heintz, who passed away in April 2021.
Congress tackles FAA’s new flight training policy
“This is an important first step toward a solution to the FAA’s misguided interpretation on flight training. The FAA did not heed the committee’s bipartisan call to work toward a consensus solution in July and now Congress is taking action,” said Rep. Sam Graves.
Registration opens for virtual IA renewal series
For 2022, Concorde is offering IA seminars focused on three distinct disciplines: Piston, turbine, and rotorcraft.
Picture of the Day: Spinner sunrise
William Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “Sunrise over Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) as viewed in the spinner.”
Video: An afternoon of Alaska seaplane flying
A little longer than four minutes, the video captures an hour of flying at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, Alaska.
Interactive map helps you find sustainable aviation fuel
The map now has nearly 20 locations where the fuel is available, with 4AIR officials noting it will be “continuously updated as new locations are verified or new announcements are made.”
Planes of Fame Airshow cancelled
“Logistical issues and rising operational costs associated with conducting a large-scale event, as well as the continuing challenges related to the pandemic, have led to this cancellation.”
Picture of the Day: Cessna 170 in the weeds
Allen Macbean submitted this photo and note: “We visited one of the airstrips on Freemont Island in the Great Salt Lake the other day. The strip is not particularly challenging, and the bugs will make you wonder why you exited the cockpit, but the views are great and the silence is worth it. Plus it’s always nice to get a little dirt on the tires.”
More pilots going to apps and online for weather
Fewer pilots are checking in with Flight Service specialists about the weather before a flight, with more and more using apps and online resources, according to the latest Weather Survey from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Other key findings show the importance of the FAA’s Weather Camera Program, and the reasons why pilots don’t file PIREPs.