“For over a year sports fans have been starved of live action due to the pandemic and so we’re thrilled to be in a position to stage this event and herald the return of air racing,” said race promoter Jeff Zaltman of the races, slated for Oct. 30-31 in San Angelo, Texas.
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First flights for Bearhawk Model B
Bearhawk Model Bs have taken flight in Idaho and California, while four of the new six-place model’s kits have been shipped.
Newest vaccine approved for pilots
Pilots who get the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine must wait 48 hour before flying.
COVID claims long-time aviation journalist
From helping to start The Southern Aviator to his decades of work at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Mike Collins was a true professional who went above and beyond to help the aviation industry flourish.
Colorado lawmakers form State GA Caucus
The new General Aviation Caucus was formed to educate legislators about the importance of general aviation to Colorado.
Pandemic hit FBOs hard, analysts predict ‘very slow recovery’
Nearly 70% of FBOs in the U.S. and Canada suffered a decrease in fuel sales during 2020 due to the pandemic, according to a new survey.
ATP doubles capacity at KCRG
The Jacksonville Executive training center is one of the busiest in ATP’s nationwide network of more than 50 locations, with students at Jacksonville flying over 10,000 hours in 2020, according to company officials.
Blue Angels to debut new jets at SUN ‘n FUN
The Blue Angels first public performance in the new F/A-18E Super Hornets will be at SUN ‘n FUN 2021.
Researchers seek insight from general aviation pilots
The survey asks about “any software you might currently use for maintenance tracking and air-readiness and what developments you might like to see in those areas.”