The NTSB has asked the FAA to develop a system to automatically alert its inspectors of flight instructors whose student pass rates fall below 80%.
Used aircraft sales spiked at end of 2020
After a plunge in sales in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, used aircraft sales rebounded in the fourth quarter, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association.
AeroLEDs lights approved for rotorcraft
Aircraft listed on this STC include Airbus, Bell Textron, Robinson, Sikorsky, MD Helicopters, Leonardo, Orlando Helicopter, Enstrom, and more.
Picture of the Day: Sharing our passion
Santiago Arbelaez submitted this photo and note: “We must share our passion of flying to the following generations. That’s our duty, just keep doing it!”
Video: From bush wheels to skis
Ever thought about changing out your tires for skis? In this short time lapse video, Jacob Williams changes his Piper Super Cub off of Alaska Bushwheels to straight skis in one afternoon.
Sporty’s debuts new multiengine training course
One of the most exciting, useful, and just plain fun ratings a pilot can obtain — the multiengine rating — is also one of the most challenging.
New hangar for Atlantic Aviation at KMTJ
Atlantic Aviation is also building a new fuel farm at KMTJ that will add 52,000 gallons of capacity to its existing inventory, which will “help support one of the fastest growing airports in Colorado.”
Picture of the Day: See Amelia fly!
Jennifer Thomas submitted this photo and note: “I took this photo of Amelia, age 9, sporting a Girls in Aviation Day backpack from Women in Aviation International, the non-profit organization I work for part-time. Amelia, her siblings, and Grandpa were enjoying an afternoon at the WACO Fly-In held in Troy, Ohio, in September 2020. Amelia’s backpack was full of goodies, including a copy of Aviation for Girls magazine and other fun items to encourage her to become involved in aviation. If her name is any indication, I’d say she has a good chance of becoming a pilot!”
2020 proves to be a good year for KFET
A new apron was finished for the new runway, while construction of a new terminal building was approved.