The agreement with Sierra Space provides EAA AeroEducate with an expert to help create new space-focused activities for the K-12 students who use the platform.
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Taildraggers and turmoil
General aviation has long faced challenges with landing-related mishaps, but the study underscores the disproportionate role of tailwheel aircraft in these incidents, according to the researchers.
New accident tracking website launched
A newly launched website tracks general aviation accidents “in real time,” according to its founders.
Epic Flight Academy opens new flight school at KADS
Epic Flight Academy has opened its newest flight school at Addison Airport (KADS) in Dallas, Texas.
What’s the best way to train a pilot?
“We want to empower the individual pilot to be able to reflect upon and improve their own performance by looking at what they are doing right and doing more of it,” Embry Riddle researchers said.
Sporty’s acquires PilotWorkshops
“This partnership unites two organizations with a shared mission: To make flying safer, easier, and more enjoyable for pilots everywhere,” Sporty’s officials said.
KEKY reclassified as national airport
“This is a monumental step forward for our city,” said Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley. “The reclassification of the Bessemer Municipal Airport as a National Airport will not only expand its operational capabilities, but also catalyze economic development in our area.”
How often do you fly in a year?
Pilots are asked to complete a short anonymous survey on how many hours they fly each year, as well as their attitudes toward recurrent flight training.
The impact of tariffs on U.S. aircraft manufacturing
Officials with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are warning that the tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canada, Mexico, and China, could have “an enormous impact with many unintended consequences” on the general aviation manufacturing industry.