“Given the number of USFS cabins accessible only by floatplane, the RAF is excited about the Seaplane Pilots Association contributing to our efforts of preserving special public cabin resources in remote places,” says Jeff DeFreest, one of the RAF’s Alaska Liaisons.
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Upgrades planned at KRUT
Part of the modernization efforts are designed to increase general aviation at the Vermont airport, including electric aircraft and flight training.
Hawaii museum offers scholarships
Scholarships range from $2,000 to $10,000 each, for a variety of purposes from college to flight training.
Senators urge common sense solution for student loans for pilots
The problem revolves around recent changes to the federal student loan system that implemented new lifetime borrowing caps for graduate and professional students.
Signature Aviation acquires KFXE FBO
Signature Aviation has acquired Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center, an FBO at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) in Florida.
Applications open for Cascade Warbirds scholarships
The scholarships cover private pilot ground school and two introductory flights for students between the ages of 16 and 21.
MOSAIC brings new inspection privileges for homebuilders
“These are welcome options for many E-AB owners who, unlike experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) owners, cannot obtain inspection privileges for their own aircraft if they were not the original, primary builder,” association officials said. “EAA has long advocated for these privileges and was pleased to see them included in the final MOSAIC rule.”
Work begins on upgrades to KSUD
A runway extension and widening, as well as new lighting, are part of the $6.7 million in improvements.
Jeppesen ForeFlight launches with new owner
Jeppesen ForeFlight has completely separated from Boeing, with the sale of the company to Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm, for $10.55 billion.