The deadline to apply is Feb. 11 for the scholarships, which range from $2,500 to $14,000, and are available for flight training, aviation maintenance training, and more.
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Pacific Ocean airstrip gets new caretaker
Led by volunteers with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, 17CL has already been improved, with encroaching vegetation removed, the 900-foot airstrip graded, and amenities added, including a picnic table and grill.
GA advocacy groups ask Congress to increase funding for alternative fuels
“We believe the fuels testing program is at a critical juncture and we request the final conference agreement contain a funding level of $10 million,” the GA advocates told Congress. “There is still considerable work to be done to address the environmental and regulatory challenges associated with piston aviation fuels and your support is key to addressing them in a way that does not compromise aviation safety.”
Pilots warned about 5G
The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) that warns pilots of the risk of “potential adverse effects” on radio altimeters once 5G wireless broadband networks are deployed starting Dec. 5, 2021.
Registration open for virtual high school aviation STEM symposium
The virtual symposium is aimed at teachers to get them excited about using aviation in the classroom.
FAA renews efforts to update private airport database
In this second round of efforts, the FAA is reaching out to private use airports for which they have not gotten updated information for more than 10 years. The agency has set a deadline of Jan. 20, 2022, to collect the information.
New rule would require medicals for commercial hot air balloon pilots
The new rule would require commercial hot air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate.
Hybrid electric aircraft hits milestone
The MAHEPA Panthera, a Pipistrel aircraft powered by a hybrid-electric powertrain that’s in development, just completed a flight testing milestone, performing all-electric takeoffs.
Racing from Florida to Indiana
Registration opens Jan. 3, 2022, for the 45th annual Air Race Classic.