When his airplane started shaking violently at 2,700 feet, Yves A. Didier was at first petrified. Then, suddenly, something amazing happened. Cops and military folks refer to it as “muscle memory” — when your training kicks in and you take action without even thinking much about it.
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New general aviation airport opens in Kentucky
The runway at Gallatin County Airport (8GK) are now open and ready for general aviation pilots.
New A&P school set to open at KADS
The first class for the Thrust Institute of Maintenance at Addison Airport in Texas is set to begin in the fall of 2023.
Hot Rods on the Tarmac
To complement the Lyon Air Museum’s newest exhibit, Santa Ana Drags and Beyond: America’s First Official Drag Strip, the museum will host Hot Rods on the Tarmac July 22, 2023.
Advocates save KGBR
A effort led by local community supporters and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) led to Walter J Koladza Airport (KGBR) in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, earning a “special permit” to continue operating from town officials.
Women in Aviation launches mentor program
Designed to connect aspiring WAI members with seasoned aviation professionals, Mentor Connect “aims to foster meaningful mentorship relationships that will empower and support women in achieving their aviation career goals across all segments of the aviation industry,” such as maintenance, engineering, flight deck professions, and more, WAI officials said.
Grant helps volunteers tend to 69S
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) grant was used to preserve the amenities and increase safety at Avey Field near Laurier, Washington.
Atlantic Aviation opens KIAD FBO
The company’s facility at Dulles International Airport includes a 14,200-square-foot terminal, six hangars totaling 150,000 square feet, and 59,000 square feet of combined office and shop space.
Applications open for bizav scholarships
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications for business aviation scholarships through Sept. 1, 2023. Scholarships funded by the IADA Foundation range from $1,000 to $5,000.