The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has released its latest mini-documentary, “Wiiings Not Required,” featuring Aaron Fitzgerald, one of the world’s only helicopter aerobatic pilots and a performer with the Red Bull Air Force team.
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Executive MBA program in aviation takes off at CU Denver
The Executive MBA in Aviation includes all the foundational knowledge of a traditional MBA, while immersing students in the interconnected elements that drive aviation, university officials said.
More than $500,000 offered in scholarships
This year’s scholarships are available to NGPA members at all stages of flight training, as well as those pursuing careers in other aviation-related pursuits.
New toolkit offers insight into transition to unleaded fuel
The new interactive toolkit, available at flyEAGLE.org, offers regularly updated insights into the U.S. piston fleet, fuel infrastructure, airport fuel availability, 100LL production and logistics, sales volumes, per-capita data, and more.
Utah backcountry airstrip now on charts
Officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the Utah Back Country Pilots report that Rustler Canyon airstrip near Bears Ears National Monument is the newest backcountry airstrip to be added to the aeronautical chart.
Fly-in fundraiser slated for Wings of Mercy
This event, which includes a pancake breakfast, the 20th annual Run for Wings 5K, a classic car show featuring the West Michigan Street Rod Association, formation flying demonstrations by the Hooligans, and much more, “has been a local favorite for years and a significant funding source for Wings of Mercy,” according to organizers.
Blimp pilots: An elite club
There are fewer blimp pilots in the world than astronauts.
Museum awards $276,000 in scholarships
Some of the scholarships are for high school seniors planning to attend a college, university, or trade school, while others are for flight training, according to museum officials.
Sporty’s updates free Instructor Guide to FAA Endorsements
This free, digital reference is designed to help flight instructors navigate the most common FAA endorsements, according to Sporty’s officials.