The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Virtual Ultralight Days returns for a third year Feb. 20-22, 2024, with three days of free webinars focused on the lighter side of aviation.
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Sacaton Airstrip reopens thanks to volunteers
“The Recreational Aviation Foundation has been a wonderful partner that is helping to improve and maintain backcountry airstrips across the Gila National Forest,” said Gila National Forest Supervisor Camille Howes. “Without their volunteers’ commitment and enthusiasm, Sacaton Airstrip would still be but a memory. This partnership helps secure the future of recreational aviation access on the Gila National Forest.”
Nominations open for 2024 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Nominations for the 2024 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame are open until April 30, 2024.
DeltaHawk begins development of engine package for Van’s RV-14
The first installation will be aboard an RV-14 owned by award-winning aircraft builder Craig Saxton, with the aircraft anticipated to fly during late spring 2024, company officials said.
Customers hold the key to Van’s future
New filings in bankruptcy court by Van’s Aircraft shows that one of the big unknowns is how many customers are willing to accept a 30% price increase on a kit they already ordered.
KAPF launches Fly Safe Fly Quiet Recognition Program
The initiative measures aircraft performance, recognizes the most courteous pilots, and underscores the airport’s “commitment to creating quieter skies within the community,” according to officials with the Naples Airport Authority.
Grant awarded to OR8
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has awarded a grant to help maintain Dug Bar Airstrip (OR8) in Oregon.
EAA issues guide for those wanting to comment on LSA proposal
EAA has been promoting the MOSAIC concept for a decade as a natural evolution in the safe flying history demonstrated by sport pilots and light-sport aircraft over the past 20 years. MOSAIC would replace the current arbitrary gross weight limit in favor of performance standards and would allow thousands of sport pilots to continue flying familiar aircraft. Comments must be submitted by Jan. 22, 2024.
Cirrus reveals SR Series G7
The new model features touchscreen interfaces, large high-resolution displays, advanced safety systems, improved visibility, increased legroom, enhanced convenience features, and the Cirrus IQ mobile app that provides remote access to real-time health and readiness indications for your aircraft, according to company officials.