National Aviation Day is Aug. 19 — Orville Wright’s birthday. The folks at NASA have some suggestions for celebrating.
Redbird updates its independent flight training platform
Compatible with any Redbird training device, GIFT Private Pilot allows student pilots to learn, practice, and get feedback on every maneuver required for their private pilot certificate — all on their own pace.
Picture of the Day: Beaumont Hotel Airport
David Freeland submitted this photo and note: “This was taken at Beaumont Hotel Airport (07S) in Kansas, right across the street from the hotel where you can get a great meal and a room for the night. The hotel is a short distance from the grass strip and you have to taxi down one of the city streets to reach parking just off of main street. The Red Beech 18 seen in the background was once owned by Barry Seal.”
Aviation-themed Little Free Library planned at KPDK
The free library, where people can take a book or leave a book, will be modeled after KPDK’s iconic World War II hangar, once home to Navy airplanes, and now in use by EPPS Aviation.
Radio sim updated
The PlaneEnglish Aviation Radio Simulator (ARSim) has been updated with a new TRAINER mode that offers a progressive radio communications training curriculum with “Stage Checks” that unlock more complex levels of training and gives users the chance to earn an Aviation Comms Wings badge for completing all the modules.
2022 FAR/AIM series now available
The FAR/AIM books comes with a free subscription service that updates you throughout the year if a rule changes.
Picture of the Day: The pot of gold
Merton Erickson submitted this photo and note: “Almost home after a couple of hours solid IMC in our Diamond DA40XL. The sky opens to a beautiful view! I’m sure I see the ‘Pot of Gold’ out there on the wingtip!”
Wildlife strikes down in 2020, mostly due to pandemic
The 33% drop in wildlife strikes in 2020 was “directly related” to a 37% drop in aircraft movements during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the FAA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
New owner for RexAir Flight Training and Maintenance at KAPF
The new owner is a former Naval Aviator who has managed flight training departments in Virginia, as well as worked for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).