“Proper energy management is essential for performing any maneuver, as well as for attaining and maintaining desired vertical flightpath and airspeed profiles in everyday flying,” says Embry-Riddle’s Dr. Juan Merkt, who collaborated with the FAA on the chapter.
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What’s your opinion of the flight training industry?
Officials at Redbird Flight Simulations have launched the second annual State of Flight Training survey. Pilots are asked to take the short survey, which will “identify and analyze trends, priorities, strengths, and challenges” the industry faces.
New aircraft leasing company specializes in flight schools
Officials with the new company, which has purchased a fleet of 2022 and 2023 Cessna 172 Skyhawks, Piper Archer TXs, and Piper Seminoles, say they are “focused on supporting flight school fleet development around the country.”
Snow doesn’t stop volunteers from cleaning up WI23
Volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the local town cleared four acres of brush and burned it, and cut and removed 50 trees. All this work is in preparation for the field to being listed as “public use.”
Applications open for Cascade Warbirds scholarship
Applications are being accepted through Feb. 28, 2022, for a scholarship that takes a young person through private pilot ground school, including two introductory flights.
Introduction to the National Airspace System updated
The book’s third edition includes updates to ADS-B requirements; recreational and commercial drone operations in the National Airspace System (NAS); commercial space transportation in the NAS; Notices to Airman (NOTAM); ICAO flight plan formats; and more.
Florida bill would eliminate aircraft sales taxes
The proposed bill, which will be taken up during the 2022 legislative session, would repeal Florida’s 6% tax on aircraft sales and leases.
Our most popular stories of 2021
In case you missed them, here’s a lists of the most read stories on the General Aviation News website in 2021.
Avfuel founder to be honored as Living Legend of Aviation
Following a year when aviation fuel made headlines, the founder of Avfuel is being honored by the Living Legends of Aviation.