Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the FAA’s broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. The original deadline was Sept. 16, 2023.
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Registration opens for Wings of Women conference
The conference is open to young women in middle school and high school who want to explore potential STEM careers, engage in hands-on activities, and learn from mentors in small group settings, according to museum officials.
Missouri university opens Skyhaven Aviation Center
The new Skyhaven Aviation Center at KRCM was designed to serve the needs of private pilots while also preparing University of Central Missouri students to become professional pilots.
Applications open for $1 million in scholarships
There are more than 105 scholarships valued at more than $1 million offered by Women in Aviation for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, drones, and professional development for individuals in all stages of life. This 2024 scholarship cycle includes nearly 10 new scholarships to further members’ learning in flight training, space engineering, and aircraft maintenance.
Training tips from award-winning flight instructors
The September/October 2023 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine includes an interesting article that offers training tips from several CFIs who have won the National General Aviation Flight Instructor of the Year Award, including Gary Reeves, Amy Hoover, and Bob Raskey.
KAPF director named 2023 Florida professional of the year
Chris Rozansky has served as the airport’s executive director for seven years, overseeing the airport, which generated a $781 million economic impact for the community in 2022.
Traffic continues to grow at KCPS
This marks the second consecutive year of growth at St. Louis Downtown Airport, airport officials added.
New name for Piper owners association
The Malibu M-Class Owners and Pilots Association (MMOPA) has changed its name to the Piper M-Class Owners and Pilots Association (PMOPA).
Pennsylvania community college offers online professional pilot degree
Future pilots who enroll at Community College of Beaver County can complete all the program’s academic courses virtually while doing their flight training at one of nine flight schools across the state.