General aviation is relatively new to Cuba. To obtain a Cuban landing permit, it is necessary to produce a copy of the aircraft airworthiness certificate, among other documents. When Cuban Civil Aviation authorities in Havana viewed their first “special” airworthiness certificate with “experimental” and “amateur built” across the top of the certificate, alarms bells began […]
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SPOT reaches 5,000 saves worldwide
The SPOT family of products has surpassed a milestone, initiating 5,000 rescues around the world since its launch in 2007. These rescues have taken place on six continents and in more than 89 countries. Recent rescue Connor Gallagher was solo hiking in Colorado at an elevation of 11,000 feet and activated the S.O.S. button on […]
Free social flight planning app debuts in U.S.
Airmate, the free social flight planning app, was launched in the U.S. at EAA AirVenture 2017. Used by tens of thousands of pilots in Europe, Airmate is now available in the United States and Canada. Features of the latest 1.17 version include: Moving map with worldwide aviation database updated free of charge Free airport approach […]
Wanted: Pilots and mechanics for overseas missionary assignments
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has put out the help wanted sign: The organization, which provides medical flights from remote areas around the world, as well as delivering food and water and responding to disasters, is looking for pilots and mechanics. MAF officials tell the story of a young boy in Indonesia who benefit from MAF’s […]
JSfirm.com creates new scholarship for Embry-Riddle students
JSfirm.com, an aviation-only job website, has created a scholarship that will help three Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students at the Daytona Beach, Florida, campus. JSfirm.com will award three $1,000 scholarships this fall to students enrolled in the aeronautical science, aviation maintenance science, and aerospace engineering degree programs. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate financial need and have a 2.5 […]
Erickson Aircraft Collection is an Oregon jewel
A fabulous aircraft collection resides just to the east of Oregon’s fabled snow-capped volcanic peaks, in Madras, Oregon. Numbering nearly 30 airplanes and ranging from a Stearman biplane to a B-17G Flying Fortress, the Erickson Aircraft Collection is the realized dream of Oregon aviation pioneer Jack Erickson. Michael Oliver is the general manager of the […]
From Young Eagle to Young Eagles Leadership Award winner
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Phillips 66 Aviation revealed at this year’s EAA AirVenture that Eric Whyte of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the winner of the Young Eagles Leadership Award. Whyte’s holds the distinction of being the first individual to transition from Young Eagle to Young Eagles volunteer pilot. He took his first Young Eagles flight on […]
The best GA airports for viewing the solar eclipse
A new post from Flying Magazine details the best general aviation airports to view Aug. 21’s solar eclipse, but don’t start planning your flight yet. With the solar eclipse less than two weeks away, airports throughout the line of totality are bracing for heavy traffic, with many already booked solid. The post lists a number […]
Second Captain Jepp Challenge launches
Jeppesen and the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (AOPA) recently launched the second year of the “Captain Jepp Challenge” to encourage continued pilot learning and the enhancement of flying skills. Participants in the program register to attend free, in-person or online seminars, forums, educational courses and webinars throughout the year to earn program points and […]