ATP Flight School has added King Schools’ online video courses to its Airline Career Pilot Program. On sign-up, students will get a head-start with the King Schools Private Pilot Ground School and Test Prep Course. Then, when they start their flight training, they will be enrolled in the King Schools Private Pilot Practical Test Course, which […]
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10 FlightSafety instructors presented Master Pilot awards
In November, the FAA presented Wright Brothers Master Pilot Awards to 10 FlightSafety instructors during the month of November. “We are proud that at least 70 FlightSafety instructors have earned this prestigious recognition to date,” said Bruce Whitman, Chairman, President & CEO. Jeff Terrell received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award Nov. 20 at the […]
AOPA app reaches 10,000 users
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) app, which has been downloaded more than 10,000 times, was recently honored with a Silver Award at the 13th Annual Davey Awards in the Mobile Apps/Sites-Lifestyle category. Web, app, and mobile developer Ascedia, headquartered in Wisconsin, worked with AOPA to develop the app, which launched in July. The […]
Aircraft Electrician Certificate now offered
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Flamingo Air‘s Airline Ground Schools now offers an Aircraft Electrician Certificate. The course is fully accredited by the National Center for Aerospace Technology and Training (NCATT) and American Standards Training and Materials (ASTM). The course covers basic wiring, harness building, avionics removal and installation. Once completed, a technician will be fully qualified […]
Russia-based Stinson 108-1 project back on track after finding needed engine part
In October, Ask Paul columnist Paul McBride, who retired after 40 years with Lycoming, received this letter from Mike Stolyarch in far-off Russia: “In order to be completely confident in my engine, I decided to do a major overhaul of the O-435A on my 1947 Stinson 108-1. I have already found all the necessary spare parts, […]
Erik Lindbergh launches new company to build flying taxis
DAYTONA, FLORIDA — Erik Lindbergh, grandson of famed aviators Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, has launched VerdeGo Aero, a new aerospace company with a mission to provide the upcoming multi-billion-dollar urban transportation market with a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that can fly piloted or autonomously. See the company’s video below: https://youtu.be/cm8K8WokWNw The […]
GA advocacy groups oppose capping veterans flight training benefits
Eight general aviation organizations have expressed their concerns about H.R. 4149, which would improve delivery of flight training benefits for veterans, but cap payments for that flight training. The GA group letter was signed by top officials at the Experimental Aircraft Association, Air Medical Operators Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, […]
EAA chief receives multiple honors from FAA, NAA and Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Jack J. Pelton, CEO and chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association, received multiple honors in November 2017 from the National Aeronautic Association, FAA, and the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame. Pelton was named one of six 2017 recipients of NAA’s Wesley McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award. The award […]
Sunrise Valley Ranch Airstrip in Oregon gets FAA identifier
Sunrise Valley Ranch Airstrip east of Prineville, Oregon, just got an FAA identifier: 29OR. According to officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, RAF Oregon Liaison Richard Mayes worked hard with the owners to make this happen, originally identifying the potential airstrip location and runway alignment for safe approaches, aircraft parking area and access. He advised […]