The new program offers six $5,000 scholarships, including two for learning to fly or advanced pilot ratings; two for aviation technicians; and two for continuing education.
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100LL sales end at Reid-Hillview and San Martin airports in California
Santa Clara County, which operates both airports, has banned the sale of 100LL, but officials note that pilots who still fly with leaded fuel can visit the two airports.
Got questions about the 5G expansion?
The new resources includes information on potential effects of 5G interference with aircraft equipment, as well as links to FAA Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs) and other regulatory publications, and more.
Wings Insurance tapped by Cirrus
The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company is now the sole insurance broker for Cirrus Insurance.
Husky National STOL Series expands
The Outlaw STOL event, slated for February 2022 in Arizona, joins the Husky National STOL Series.
5G roll-out put on pause
Verizon and AT&T agreed to delay their 5G expansion to Jan. 19, 2022, giving the aviation industry more time to mitigate risks the expansion may pose to avionics.
New scholarships to help veterans earn private tickets as first step in aviation career
The Ray Foundation has donated $300,000 to the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation to fund private pilot training for 25 veterans, with the intent the veterans will pursue careers in aviation.
Building a better mouse trap
The EZ-UP Inspection Cover Kit, a new and improved inspection cover for fabric-covered aircraft, was developed by Marty Harris, who developed it after “40 years of fighting traditional riveted covers in six of my fabric airplanes.” He’s given the design rights to EAA Chapter 534 in Leesburg, Florida, with all proceeds from the kit sales going to the chapter’s youth aviation program.
Tips for saving money on flight training
There’s a lot of advice online about how to save money during flight training. Here are a few of our favorites.