More than $100,000 as been raised to support an orphanage in Romania that is housing Ukrainian refugees.
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99s to gather in Charleston
The 99s will gather in Charleston, S.C., July 6-10, 2022, for their annual conference.
Work begins on new Tennessee general aviation airport
The state has appropriated $11 million in its fiscal 2023 budget to buy the land in Oak Ridge for the new airport, which is expected to open in 2025.
GA advocates go to court to stop East Hampton Airport closure
General aviation advocates file two motions in court to stop the planned closure of East Hampton Airport on May 17, 2022, and its conversion to a private-use airport that would require prior permission to land.
Why I Fly photo contest launches
“Every volunteer pilot has a ‘why’ for doing what they do,” says Kristinia Luke, executive director for the Air Care Alliance. “This contest is a fun way to promote volunteer flying and encourage pilot volunteerism by highlighting some truly inspiring reasons to volunteer.”
FAA offers spring training for general aviation pilots
The free workshop, designed to get general aviation pilots ready for the busy spring and summer flying season, also offers WINGS credit.
What went wrong?
“The tragic crash of an air ambulance Lear 35 resulting in the death of two pilots and two nurses provides a sad opportunity to use the PAVE risk management tool to analyze this catastrophic scenario for beneficial insight,” NAFI officials noted.
Own a vintage Bonanza?
Pilots who own a vintage Bonanza have received a special invitation to this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, where the Bonanza’s 75th anniversary will be celebrated.
Zenith Fly-In planned for Wine Country
Zenith Aircraft Company’s West Coast representative, Quality Sport Planes, is hosting an Open House and Zenith Fly-In Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Cloverdale Municipal Airport (O60) in wine country in northern California.