Researchers from Middle Tennessee State University surveyed Designated Pilot Examiners and flight schools to find out what’s working with current DPE policies and what the FAA should change.
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Young writers rewarded for tales of flights that were disrupted
The top two stories in the fourth annual Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots detail “my first time at the controls of an airplane.”
Drones may replace scarecrows
In the future of farming, cameras could spot birds feeding on crops and launch drones to drive off the birds, then return to watch for the next invading flock. All without a human nearby.
Lone Star Flight Museum to host 2023 FlightSimExpo
The Flight Simulation Association will hold its 2023 FlightSimExpo June 23-25, 2023, at the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Airport (KEFD) near Houston, Texas.
Volunteers work together to open 23W to the public
Over the last three years, Recreational Aviation Foundation Director Jeff Russell got grants from RAF for airfield improvements, as well as organizing work parties at the field to get it into shape to fit the requirements of a public-access airport.
Red Tail Flight Academy continues Tuskegee Airmen legacy
On the 80th anniversary of the first graduating class of Tuskegee Airmen, the Red Tail Flight Academy graduated its class of 2022.
Pipistrel founders spread the wealth
Some of the 21 million euros donated by Taja and Ivo Boscarol will be used to build a health clinic and the infrastructure for a multi-purpose helicopter service in the new logistics center at Ajdovščina Airport. About 4 million euros will be dedicated to a new aviation museum.
Poker Run National Flight Challenge introduced
Each pilot participating in the Poker Run earns a new card when they check in at public-use airports using the AOPA Pilot Passport program built into the AOPA App. The top three winners will win prizes — as well as the pilot with the worst hand.
Power Flows powers up production of new exhaust system for Cessnas
After overcoming several daunting challenges, including supply-chain SNAFUs, a global pandemic, and a couple of hurricanes, Power Flow is steadily increasing the production rate of its new Power Monster Cross-Flow (PMCF) exhaust systems for a variety of Cessna aircraft powered by Continental engines.