With the help of the non-profit Cameron Park Airport Foundation, Cameron Park Airport in California has an upgraded AWOS system and real-time cameras to help increase safety.
MOSAIC final rule expected by August
Designed to update the 2004 rules that created Light Sport Aircraft and the Sport Pilot certificate, the final MOSAIC rule — which has been in the works for years — is expected to be released this summer.
Aviation scholarship database launches
Newly launched, Aviation Start is a database that includes more than $20 million in aviation scholarships.
The Kelley Blue Book for aviation insurance premiums
ForeFlight has introduced its Insurance Fair Price Tool, a way for pilots and aircraft owners to find out if they are getting a fair deal on their insurance premiums.
Fly Like A Local
“The app is designed to help pilots when they need it most,” says creator Les Vancil. “Fly Like A Local gives pilots access to a local contact when things go wrong or when they need local information.”
Simulators and AR: A game-changer for general aviation pilots
New research suggests that integrating Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) and Augmented Reality (AR) into general aviation pilot training could significantly enhance safety, reduce costs, and modernize learning methods.
Lights, camera, fly
While attaching a camera to your airplane can give you beautiful videos of your flying adventures, the videos are also useful for flight training, flight debriefing, maintenance, and more, according to Flight Flix officials.
Teen develops products to make flying safer and more enjoyable
A teenager has solved a problem facing ICON aircraft owners and is now working on products for other aircraft.
Behind the scenes at Oshkosh with the FAA
AirVenture is more than six months away, but preparations have already begun.