According to EAA officials, there are several important FAA-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 Notice, commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), which spells out arrival and departure procedures for July 22-28 event at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh.
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Scholarships available for summer aviation camp
Camp CAVU at Gillespie County Airport (T82) in Fredericksburg, Texas, for students between the ages of 15 to 18, includes a 40-hour online ground school, as well as six in-person sessions at the airport to discuss flight planning and weather, as well as seven hours of flight training.
Colorado pilots volunteer to fly patients after bridge closes
“We have the ability to do it and it gives back to the community and to people in need. You know, we’re pilots. We like to fly and we just thought why not volunteer some of our time and do it and see what happens.”
Fort Worth airpark community expands
Patten Properties has expanded its Pecan Plantation (0TX1) aviation community in Granbury, Texas, with the addition of The Landings East (66TE), a second airpark located 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth.
A Young Eagle pays it forward
Luke Nunez was a Young Eagle two years ago. Now the private pilot is paying it forward as a pilot for Young Eagles flights.
Grant awarded to build pavilion at 52S
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has approved a grant to help build a pavilion at St. Ignatius Airport (52S) in Montana.
Introduction to Multiengine Airplanes video debuts
“Taming the Twin: Introduction to Multiengine Airplanes presents the essentials of what’s involved in flying a multiengine airplane,” said ASI Vice President of Operations Paul Deres. “In addition, this first video discusses multiengine airplane intricacies, and it lays the groundwork for understanding the significance of single-engine operations and emergencies unique to multiengine flying.”
National Celebration of GA Flyover a success
The National Celebration of GA Flyover of Washington, D.C., went off without a hitch thanks for more than a year of planning and spectacular weather.
More input from seaplane pilots needed
A national online survey of seaplane pilots, which will inform the creation of tools and recommendations to reduce the risk of seaplanes spreading aquatic invasive species, closes May 31, 2024.