FAA officials said they are particularly interested in comments “related to initial reactions and areas that the FAA should further explore for performance-based regulatory requirements to normalize safe, scalable, economically viable, and environmentally advantageous UAS BVLOS operations that are not under positive ATC.”
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Increased aircraft deliveries boost avionics sales
An increase in first quarter avionics sales in 2022 corresponds to the increased aircraft deliveries, according to the latest Avionics Market Report.
Dominican Republic officially welcomes BasicMed pilots
At SUN ‘n FUN 2022, Hector Porcella, the acting director general of the Dominican Civil Aviation Authority, told general aviation pilots that “the Dominican Republic is friendly for all pilots and all aircraft, including experimental aircraft. As of today, we are implementing new protocols to make procedures at Dominican airports the most affordable and hassle free of any airport in the Bahamas and Caribbean. We welcome you.”
U.S.-made drones delivering insulin to diabetics in Ukraine
There are 2.3 million people living with diabetes in Ukraine, many of whom are Type 1 diabetics, who need daily injections of insulin to survive.
Production stops on Sonaca 200
Company officials blame the COVID-19 pandemic for lackluster sales of the trainer, which sold “well below the break-even point.”
Washington teen wins Flying Musicians scholarship
The Flying Musicians Association has selected Jovencia (Jovie) Webbeking from Washington as the 15th scholarship recipient of its FMA Solo program. The scholarship takes a music student from zero time to solo.
Anchorage pilot wins Valdez STOL Contest
Powered by a Lycoming 360 engine with an 80-inch Hartzell metal propeller, Stephen’s modified 1956 Cessna 172 Skyhawk was airborne in 40 feet. He landed in 85 feet, taking first place in the Light Touring Class (below 2,300 MGTW).
Operations rebound at KCPS
The 2021 total represents a 31.2% increase over 2020 flight operations, a strong signal general aviation returned to the skies and flew in and out of the closest airport to downtown St. Louis.
Early Analysis video examines Miami accident
On May 14, 2022, a Cessna 172 made an emergency landing on the Haulover Inlet Bridge in Miami Beach, Florida. On the ground, the airplane hit a minivan occupied by a woman and two small children, who were not seriously injured. The collision caused the airplane to flip and catch fire. The pilot’s two passengers were able to escape the burning airplane with serious injuries. The pilot and died in the accident.