Adding drones to the Hurricane Hunter fleet will help NOAA improve our understanding of hurricanes, ultimately providing new observations that could help save lives.
Aviation maintenance educator and student of the year named
KSUP educator Steven Locklear was named the Ivan D. Livi Aviation Maintenance Educator of the Year for 2021, while LCC Student JuliAnne Miller was named the James Rardon Aviation Maintenance Technician Student of the Year for 2021.
Picture of the Day: Inverted over Santa Cruz, California
Dr. Joe McMurray submitted this photo and note: “Aerobatics in a Super Decathlon. Back drop is Santa Cruz, California. Pilot is Dr. Joe McMurray.”
FAA creates Pilots Records Database
The final rule for the Pilot Records Database requires airliners and other employers to report pilots’ employment history, training, and qualifications to the database. The rule also requires employers to review records in the database when considering pilots for employment, according to FAA officials.
Ladies Love Taildraggers flock to South Dakota
“As COVID-19 restrictions began to lift across the country, the beautiful state of South Dakota was the first to openly welcome travelers and we accepted!” says Ladies Love Taildraggers Founder and President Judy Birchler. “We’re excited to come and explore everything South Dakota is famous for: The Badlands, Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and historic towns like Deadwood and Spearfish. We’re looking forward to a fun adventure, sometimes flying, sometimes driving across the entire state.”
Searching aircraft records just got a little easier
Built specifically for business and general aviation aircraft owners and operators, Bluetail allows aircraft owners to store, search and share data, including logbooks, manuals, maintenance documents, and more.
Picture of the Day: Student pilot rescues pup
Lauren Chavez submitted this photo and note: “Public Charter High School, SAMS Academy (Southwest Aeronautics, Mathematics, & Science Academy) in Albuquerque, N.M., partners with Barkhouse to rescue pets from overcrowded, high-kill shelters to their forever homes. Lauren Chavez, CFI (right seat), Cody Anderson, student pilot (left seat) and “Hero” giving us happy puppy kisses.”
Masked men land in Amish country…
A visit to Amish Country by members of the Short Wing Piper Club was a great way to get back into flying after the Year of the Pandemic.
Making general aviation safer focus of new Insights live broadcast
Watching the broadcasts — either live or archived — will earn you FAA Safety Team WINGS Pilot Proficiency credits.