Called “Line Up and Wait,” the nine-minute video looks at instances of pilots who were told to “line up and wait” but instead started their takeoff roll, leading to near-misses at airports around the country.
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Swift Fuels unleaded avgas now available at KMYF
Crownair Aviation, an FBO at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF) is now selling Swift Fuel’s 94-octane unleaded aviation gasoline.
AéroRun takes off: 1,200 participants race in support of aviation
Aviation Sans Frontières, a Paris-based NGO using aircraft and volunteers to support humanitarian needs around the world, held its first AéroRun solidarity event, a race around the runways of the airport.
New terminal in the works at KFFT
A $1 million FAA grant will be used to build a new terminal at Capital City Airport (KFFT), which will meet the needs of a variety of users, including general aviation pilots, businesses, state officials, and emergency responders, according to state aviation officials.
Applications now open for 2025 EAA aviation scholarships
The flight training and post-secondary scholarships are available to everyone over the age of 16. The window to apply closes on March 1, 2025.
New PMOPA training programs debut
M-Class Elevate focuses on risk management and decision making, aeronautical knowledge and systems, avionics and panel instruments, and flight procedures and proficiency.
DPE numbers grow
During the third annual Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) DPE Symposium held in October 2024, FAA officials reported that there are now 100 more Designated Pilot Examiners in the United States, compared to a year ago.
FAA opens applications for summer intern program
The FAA is accepting applications until Nov. 29, 2024, for the summer 2025 session of the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Intern Program.
The latest on the journey to unleaded avgas
“As the general aviation community works toward this goal, the role of aircraft owners cannot be overstated,” EAGLE officials said in the initiative’s latest update. “They are, after all, the ultimate end-users of any new fuel, and their buy-in will be critical to its success.”