Marshallers direct the safe movement of airplanes on the ground and maintain safety for the general public during air shows, officials explained.
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Hidden danger: Dust devils
Dust devils present significant hazards to general aviation pilots and have been present in more than 170 accidents the National Transportation Safety Board has investigated since 1982.
Museum expands high school plane-building program
The Aviation Museum of N.H. recently expanded its high school student aircraft-building program to two new schools: Lebanon High School and Farmington High School.
Blue Angels documentary premiering May 17
“Soar with The Blue Angels in a brand-new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron — from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season — showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels,” the trailer’s introduction states.
Calling all seaplane pilots
A national online survey of seaplane pilots has launched, with the results of the survey used to develop tools and recommendations to reduce the risk of seaplanes spreading aquatic invasive species.
Practice begins for National General Aviation Fly-Over
A successful practice run over Washington, D.C., has set the stage for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) National Celebration of General Aviation Flyover, to be held May 11, 2024.
MAC Air Group establishes scholarship in honor of late CEO
The scholarship aims to support young individuals in Maine who aspire to careers in aviation.
New FBO opens at KCPR
The new Aero Center Casper features 28,000 square feet of hangar space and soon-to-be-completed 80,000 square feet of ramp space.
FAA prepares pilots for the solar eclipse
Practice approaches, touch-and-goes, flight following services and pilot training operations at airports in the path of the eclipse may be extremely limited and possibly prohibited during the April 8, 2024, eclipse.