The Experimental Aircraft Association’s SportAir Workshops will close out 2022 with stops in five locations across the country from Connecticut to California.
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Wings of Hope wins Spirit of Flight award
Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Wings of Hope relies on volunteer pilots to carry out its mission, which includes education outreach and medical transport.
Fewer pilots using Flight Service for preflight weather planning
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s annual weather survey shows that fewer pilots are calling Flight Service for preflight weather briefings, instead relying on apps and even general weather sites, such as Windy.
Ohio teacher named Aerospace Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has selected Jill Weaver of Valley View Junior High School in Dayton, Ohio, as the 2022 NAHF A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year.
Call to action: Help save Florida airport
The Recreational Aviation Foundation is hoping pilots will show their support for Wakulla County Airport (2J0) in Panacea, Florida.
Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 includes AOPA’s Mike Collins, who passed away unexpectedly in February 2021.
From the lab to the field: Avfuel’s part in getting new unleaded avgas to your airplane
ATIC has been in collaboration with GAMI for many years regarding the development of G100UL, Avfuel officials said, but noted the “commercialization process will take time.”
Reno Air Race pilot dies in test flight crash
Air Racing legend Sherman Smoot died Sept. 2, 2022, when his highly-modified Yak-11, “Czech Mate, crashed near Shafter Airport-Minter Field (KMIT) in California during a test flight in anticipation of the upcoming Reno Air Races. He was 74.
K-State Salina adds new bachelor’s degree in aviation management
Graduates of the program will be eligible for careers as director of aviation, airport director, airport manager, director of airport operations, director of airport security, airport chief financial officer, director of airline operations, director of fixed-base operations, and many more career opportunities, university officials said.