A new flight training faciity opens in Scottsdale, Arizona, while the company has opened engineering offices in Chandler, Arizona, and McKinney, Texas.
Picture of the Day: Break time
Dale Weir submitted this photo and note: “Two classic trainers taking a break at Cawley’s South Prairie (02WA) in Washington.”
Laser strikes up 148% in 10 years
People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. The FAA has issued $600,000 in fines since 2016, which includes $120,000 in 2021.
Beech Fan Club takes off
To reinforce that owners of all aircraft brands are invited to attend the annual Beech Party at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum, the museum has created a new fan club.
D-Day Squadron documentary premieres
A new film, “Into Flight Once More,” tells the stories World War II veterans, crews, and the reenactment of “Operation Overlord,” the code name for the Battle of Normandy, which took place on June 6, 1944.
Picture of the Day: Over the valley
Dale Rhodes submitted this photo and note: “Coming up on Shiprock, New Mexico, just outside of Monument Valley.”
Pilots buy Candlelight Farms Airport
The airport, just 75 miles from New York City, is “a magical, scenic, relaxing place, owned by friendly aviation enthusiasts.”
Video: A tip to predict icing conditions
The new video offers one trick to predict icing conditions while flying.
Got a great idea for a bizav business?
MRO Insider is hosting #PitchAv, a business aviation focused pitch competition, during the National Business Aviation Association 2021 convention, slated for Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas.