The inaugural event is designed to showcase aviation and aviation careers to the next generation “and anyone else who may be interested,” according to airport officials.
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FAA: 5G and aviation can ‘safely co-exist’
The FAA has released a Safety Alert showing examples of NOTAMs that will be released to identify areas were a radar altimeter may be unreliable because of 5G interference.
Applications open for tailwheel scholarship
The $2,000 scholarship is for a tailwheel endorsement for a female pilot. Applications are due April 15, 2022.
FAA investigating ongoing safety issues at Santa Clara County airports, including ban on 100LL
Since the FAA has received multiple complaints from airport tenants and users, along with a group who allege violations of grant assurances at Reid-Hillview Airport (KRHV) and San Martin Airport (E16), the agency is starting an “informal” investigation under 14 CFR part 13 (“Reports of Violations”).
Illinois airports contribute $95.5 billion to state’s economy
A new study shows that aviation supports more than 492,000 jobs in the state.
Out of print, but not for long
As of November 2021, the book “Luscombe’s Golden Age” is out of print. But author John Swick is working to change that.
uAvionix paves the way to Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for drones
The company has successfully completed its first series of flights with its newly developed SkyLink Control & Non-Payload Communications (CNPC) C-band radio. What does that mean? “A reliable and predictable C2 link built to aviation standards is a critical component in obtaining scalable BVLOS operations,” explains one official.
Tracking Santa’s flight
There are several options open to you to track Santa’s flight around the world on Christmas Eve.
Drive-through toy drive at Fort Worth FBO
American Aero FTW again collected hundreds of toys, including bikes, for Toys for Tots this year. The FBO also donated $10,000 to the local food bank.