In October 2022, Wipaire delivered its 150th set of Wipline 13000 floats to Trans Maldivian Airways, the world’s largest seaplane operator.
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AOPA advocates against Michigan bill it says will stifle aviation
Michigan H.B. 6361 aims to “change the definitions of private airports and private landing areas, place burdensome regulations on flying clubs, and regulate skydive drop zones,” AOPA officials said.
Fargo Jet Center undergoing $22 million expansion
The new complex includes a 27,000-square-foot maintenance hangar, a 23,000-square-foot hangar dedicated to aircraft special mission modifications, as well as maintenance and avionics support offices, technical workspace, and rooms for composite fabrication, paint, and sheet metal fabrication.
ASTM working on standards for hybrid-electric engines
“This proposed standard is intended to support companies that are creating hybrid-electric power generation systems for use as the primary source of electrical propulsive power in electric aircraft,” says ASTM member David Eichstedt. “They will benefit from a more clearly-defined certification path, but aircraft developers will also benefit.”
Ian forces new date for fly-in
Originally planned for Oct. 1, EAA Chapter 534 had to postpone its Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida due to the wrath of Hurricane Ian. The fly-in is now scheduled for Oct. 29.
From air show to car show to boat show
In September, the ICON A5 was featured at the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The LSA is following up that with an appearance in October at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
FAA activates new GPS-guided routes in Alaska to fly below hazardous weather
“Flying in Alaska is unlike any other place in the United States,” said Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen. “T-routes will provide pilots additional options for completing their missions safely in this uniquely challenging environment.”
Zenith workshop returns to Florida
The hands-on kit aircraft building workshop is slated for Dec. 2-3, with a Zenith Aircraft regional fly-in on Dec. 3.
Museum to issue rare pilot certificate one day only
If you are anywhere near the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire on Oct. 22, 2022, your child may qualify for a free Broomstick Pilot License — after going through a special ground school.