Pilots for Christ Maryland is reaching out to other pilots in the Mid-Atlantic region to help airlift presents for patients receiving care at The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health.
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Volunteer pilot helps survey impact of Hurricane Ian in the Everglades
The Everglades Foundation reached out to Lighthawk, which uses volunteer general aviation pilots towards conservation efforts, to plan a reconnaissance flight over the coastal Everglades, Florida Bay, and the southwest coastline to assess water quality and document the impacts from Ian.
Nominations open for outstanding women in Oklahoma aviation
Nominations must be submitted by Nov. 18, 2022. The awards will be presented during Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day Dec. 9.
Pilots needed for experimental PIREP testing
Pilots who fly near Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma and Nenana Municipal Airport in Alaska are needed for the experiment. Those who participate will be compensated.
Girls in Aviation Day 2022 inspires more than 16,000 around the globe
Girls between the ages of 8 and 17 participated in more than 120 events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members. The events took place at airports, FBOs, museums, and hangars in 19 countries across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
General Aviation News writer turns to a life of crime
Congratulations go to General Aviation News writer Joni M. Fisher, who recently won two awards for her latest novel.
Rash of mid-air collisions leads FAA to update see and avoid AC
The updated Advisory Circular notes “the most advanced piece of flight equipment in any aircraft is the human eye,” and offers tips and resources to make you a safer pilot.
Volunteer pilot flies 1,000th flight for patients and veterans in need
Over the past 12 years and 1,000 flights, Howley has helped 1,681 passengers, has traveled to 33 states and countries, and 329,000 miles. Howley hit the 1,000-flight milestone bringing four veterans to an Atlanta Braves game through a partnership with Major League Baseball.
U.S. pilot owner of milestone TBM
The milestone delivery occurred in October 2022, when the new owner, Bruce McCollum, an active private pilot who previously owned a TBM 850 and a TBM 900, picked up his TMB 960 at Daher’s headquarters in Tarbes, France.