Flight instructor professionalism will be the topic of a July 12 livestream at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Instructors Rod Machado, Greg Brown, and David St. George will discuss the role instructors play in creating future pilots. The livestream is presented by the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) and sponsored by the FAA and […]
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Why are we still fascinated by Amelia Earhart 80 years later?
A new article in USA Today examines why we are all so fascinated by Amelia Earhart, who disappeared 80 years ago during the last leg of her quest to fly around the world. Although decades have passed since her last radio call on July 2, 1937, the mystery of her disappearance has captivated the minds of […]
Kirby Chambliss wins Red Bull race in Budapest
Two-time Red Bull Air Race titleholder Kirby Chambliss put his 2017 season on track with a win at the race in Budapest July 2. Canada’s Pete McLeod came in second, while Japan’s Yoshihide Muroya retained the head of the overall standings by clinching third. Chambliss now has six podiums and two victories at Budapest, which hosted the […]
EPS Diesel expands as engine certification nears
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. — Officials with EPS Diesel expect to complete the FAA certification process by the end of this year for the company’s Graflight 8 engine. Work toward a Type Certificate has been layered with the process that will lead to a Production Certificate, they noted. Concurrently, EPS has been expanding its facilities. The latest addition […]
First ever Drone Olympics set for July 21-23
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Drone U, an internet-based drone training company, will hold its first ever fly-in at its Albuquerque headquarters July 21-23. The sold-out event will be an opportunity for drone pilots, enthusiasts and advocates to meet, network and compete in a series of professionally-designed “missions,” according to officials. Hosting 75 pilots from around the […]
Cascade Warbirds to fly at Arlington Fly-In
The Cascade Warbirds will help make the 49th annual Arlington Fly-In be an even bigger event this year, bringing a greater number of warbirds than has been present for over a decade. The fly-in will feature flying action all three days, July 7-9, 2017. Airshows, airplane rides, musical entertainment, a runway movie theater, and camping highlight […]
Teachers field test aviation curriculum
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) You Can Fly High School Aviation Initiative is working to create aviation-based science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum for high schools across the country. Educators who will field test the curriculum this fall attended a teachers’ workshop held at AOPA’s Frederick, Maryland, headquarters June 26-28. The curriculum […]
Reno Air Races to host drone racing league championship
The Reno Air Racing Association has signed an agreement with MultiGP Drone Racing League to host the National Drone Racing Championship during this year’s National Championship Air Races, which are slated for Sept. 13-17, 2017. The championship will be held in the Drone Zone. The top two pilots from each of the 14 MultiGP regional […]
New aviation credit card unveiled
EPIC Fuels and Signature Flight Support have launched the new Signature Flight Support Multi Service Aviation cards, which are accepted at more than 8,000 locations worldwide, including all Signature facilities in the U.S. and Canada, all EPIC and UVair FBO Network branded locations, and anywhere the U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation Card is accepted. According […]