The Wichita Aero Club has named Ashley Bowen Cook as its new executive director. A longtime advocate for the aviation community and the organization’s first female board chair, Cook will lead the club into its next chapter.
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A New Mission for the A-26 Lady Liberty
After a landing accident ended her flying career, the historic Douglas A-26 Invader known as “Lady Liberty” is embarking on a new mission at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum.
Georgia Teens Win Aviation Design Challenge
This year’s mission was to modify a Cessna 208 Caravan to complete a test flight, carrying as much weight as possible, as fast as possible, in the French Alps. The teams needed to design their aircraft to maximize speed and cargo weight to successfully navigate between two remote locations in high altitudes.
MOSAIC Brings Big Changes to Aircraft Maintenance
The FAA’s new MOSAIC rules are transforming general aviation by expanding privileges for Light-Sport Repairmen. Discover how these sweeping changes create affordable, fast-tracked career pathways into aircraft maintenance, allowing aviation enthusiasts to turn their passion into a highly rewarding profession.
Work To Fix Tillamook Air Museum Hangar Slated To Begin In August
Work is anticipated to begin in early August and is expected to take approximately 30 days to complete, according to a post on the museum’s Facebook page.
New Helicopter Scholarship Takes Off
Mark Robinson, an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, has launched a new scholarship for helicopter flight training. Valued at a minimum of $7,100, the scholarship is intended to grow the number of helicopter pilots in the U.S.
Cirrus Introduces the TRAC10 Engineered for Professional Flight Training
Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled the TRAC10, a purpose-built flight training airplane designed for professional and collegiate aviation programs. First deliveries are expected in 2027.
Carbon Cub ULT: New Turboprop Backcountry Aircraft
Discover CubCrafters’ new turbine-powered Carbon Cub ULT, the first U.S. turboprop eligible for Sport Pilots under the FAA’s upcoming MOSAIC rules.
Why the Learn-Do-Fly Training Standard Improves Pilot Safety
General aviation faces critical challenges with high student dropout rates and fatal loss of control accidents. The new free, evidence-based Learn-Do-Fly Training Standard aims to solve these issues by shifting flight instruction from rote memorization to true correlation and lasting pilot proficiency.