The FAA has granted the US Flight Academy the right to self examination for its Part 141 training programs.As of May 1, the Denton, Texas, flight school is authorized to issue licenses and pilot upgrades without relying on the services of a Designated Pilot Examiner. The Self Examination award is due in part to the […]
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Aircraft Spruce Canada slates grand opening super sale and fly-in
Aircraft Spruce Canada will host its official Grand Opening at Brantford Municipal Airport Saturday June 6. “Canadian aircraft builders, owners and pilots have been a big part of our business for years,” said Aircraft Spruce President Jim Irwin. “We are pleased to open a facility in a great location such as Brantford. We can ship […]
FAA rolls out new education opportunities for helicopter pilots
With the debut of its new GAT-II HELO flight training device at the Safety & Training Summit 2009 April 27-28 in Denver, the FAA officially extends its Airman Education Programs into the helicopter market. The GAT-II HELO is one of four flight training devices used by the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute as part of […]
Virginia Department of Aviation releases events calendar
he Virginia Department of Aviation released its 2009 calendar of events on April 1. It includes events ranging from the state’s Aeronautical Historical Society’s spring party to a series of four safety programs. The Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society will hold its annual Auction and Spring Party at the Virginia Aviation Museum on Richmond International Airport, […]
Aviation associations hold scholarship fundraisers
Arizona’s business aviation community will gather in Scottsdale, Ariz., on April 4 for the eighth annual Arizona Business Aviation Association Scholarship Benefit and Awards Dinner, and the San Diego Regional Aviation Association will hold its third annual Scholarship Fundraiser on April 27 at Arrowwood Golf Course in Oceanside, Calif. Since its inception in 2002, AZBAA […]
Runway closure at Eagle County (Colo.) starts Apr. 15
General aviation aircraft flying in to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) in Eagle, Colo., need to be aware of a runway closure from April 15 through September 1. The airport’s only runway will be closed during that time. Taxiway A will be reconfigured as Runway 7/25, providing 7,100 feet of usable runway to daylight VFR-only […]
Runway closures at Bradley Airport start Apr. 13
Due to scheduled runway reconstruction at Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, CT, Runway 6/24 will be closed from April 13 to June 22. For the duration of the closure, Runways 15/33 and 1/19 will remain open, providing several instrument approaches to the airport, including one instrument landing system approach to Runway 15/33. During […]
Teachers get grants from Virginia Department of Aviation
The Virginia Department of Aviation recently made eight $250 grants for aviation-related lessons and activities to teachers across the state. The recipients are: Lt. Col. William Carter, Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount; Sue Goncarovs, Olde Creek Elementary School in Alexandria; Gwendolyn Lee Lomax, Francis Mallory Elementary School in Hampton; Randall Miller, Kings Glen […]
Mid-Continent Instruments celebrates 45 years
Mid-Continent Instruments is celebrating its 45th anniversary as a provider of aircraft instruments. Established in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments began as a small repair station supporting Wichita’s growing aircraft industry. Today, the company has more than 160 employees between two locations and operates one of the world’s largest overhaul/exchange facilities with the expertise to overhaul more […]