In September, the FAA posted a request for information (RFI) asking the drone community to submit suggestions on how best to administer the new recreational knowledge test.
Picture of the Day: A serendipitous alignment
Ken Thompson submitted the following photo and note: “My son took this photo of me above 06R in Bellville, Texas. I was in my 1946 Ercoupe 415-C, overflying the field before entering the pattern. It’s a beautiful, if serendipitous, alignment. And, just for the record, I was well below the cloud layer and had NOT […]
uAvionix tailBeacon approved for rotorcraft
Only 53% of rotorcraft will be equipped with ADS-B Out by the Jan. 1, 2020, deadline.
Save the date for DeLand Showcase 2020
The fifth annual DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase will be Nov. 12-14, 2020.
Picture of the Day: Sunset departure
David Berman submitted the following photo and note: “Waiting to depart on the final leg in his beautiful Cessna 340 back to Michigan from the Bahamas. David and Kayla enjoying the sunset!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent […]
New poll reveals high hopes — and high fears — of drones
The poll found an overwhelming majority of people expect something will go wrong and support drone regulation.
Free admission for those 18 and under at Oshkosh 2020
“Inspiring young people and giving them a first look at what’s possible in aviation is only achievable if they can get in the gate.”
Automatically earn FAA WINGS credit with Sporty’s courses
Sporty’s Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses provide six credits, while shorter courses provide one credit for either a basic or advanced knowledge topic.
Picture of the Day: Deep in Desolation
Cory Wolf submitted the following photo and note: “Spring in the Desolation Canyon along the Green River in Utah made for a great backdrop for my 1963 C205 in May 2019. In this remote section of the canyon, access is only possible by floating the river, by foot, or by plane. The pasture/runway has been […]