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.
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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.
Sporty’s Launches Aviation eBook Store
The new store features publications from Sporty’s, Jeppesen ForeFlight, PilotWorkshops, and the FAA, covering topics ranging from primary flight training and instrument flying to avionics, communications, aircraft systems, and flight procedures.
Pilot Donates Cessna 310 To High School Aviation Program
Students at Westfield Technical Academy’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program in Massachusetts will receive hands-on training on a multi-engine aircraft thanks the donation of an airworthy Cessna 310 by a local pilot.
Strike Fighter Air Combat League Takes Off
The Strike Fighter League will hold its second online tournament, showing how this immersive digital sport tests real-world pilot precision, tactical strategy, and extreme mental fortitude during high-stakes virtual dogfights.
June 2026 Aviation Fuel Prices: Avgas Up, Jet A Down
Analyze shifting operational costs for your next flight as U.S. avgas and alternative piston fuels climb while national Jet A averages ease.
Aviation Education & Career Expo Returns to Rider Jet Center
The Nov. 6, 2026, event will welcome more than 65 vendors and 1,300 students, according to organizers.