LAUSANNE, Switzerland — As the world governing body for all air sports recognised by the International Olympic Committee, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) is responsible for world drone sports. As part of its work in this area, FAI has established a Working Group on matters related to drones, comprised of members of the FAI Executive Board and […]
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TBM paint scheme configurator app released
Daher has released a new iPad application that allows future TBM 900 and TBM 930 owners to customize the paint scheme of their aircraft, while also enabling TBM fans to visualize the airplane of their dreams. This free application displays a full 3D view of the TBM that enables the aircraft to be seen from […]
New England Air Museum slates December school vacation activities
WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. — The New England Air Museum is offering an array of family fun activities during December School Vacation Week, Monday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 30. Explore three exhibit hangars filled with more than 60 historic aircraft, and experience the wonders of flight through hands-on activities, including daily hands-on Build & Fly Challenges, […]
Survey: Presidential election should benefit GA
Aviation Search Group, a recruiting firm dedicated to the aviation industry, recently surveyed more than 300 aviation executives and found that an overwhelming majority — 86% — believe the results of the recent election will have a positive impact on aviation as a whole. Additionally, 79% feel more jobs will be created within the aviation, according […]
2016 Gear of the Year
In a totally unscientific poll, Sporty’s asked its customers to provide their opinions on a variety of questions on products introduced or in use in 2016. Somewhat surprisingly, when it comes to naming the most interesting new product of 2016, the winner is Garmin’s G5, which is driving down the cost of panel upgrades while […]
12 Planes of Christmas
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will again promote “12 Planes of Christmas,” an online giving campaign. Located at SupportCAF.org, the campaign provides an opportunity to aide in the restoration and maintenance of the aircraft, as well as learn more about the CAF’s fleet of 165 airplanes. All of the CAF aircraft are restored, maintained, flown […]
Thunderbirds return to Los Angeles County Air Show
Organizers of the Los Angeles County Air Show report that Lockheed Martin is returning as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2017 Air Show, themed “Red, White and Boom!” Also, returning to General William J. Fox Airfield is the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Team, slated as the headline act for the air show, which is […]
New FAA video stresses holiday drone safety
If you get a drone as a holiday present, the FAA wants you to know how to fly it safely. That’s why the agency released a new video reminding everyone of the rules and regulations that safe drone pilots must follow. As the video shows, before you fly your drone outdoors, the first thing to […]
New weather reporting system at Methow Valley State Airport
Pilots traveling in the Winthrop, Washington, area can now access a new weather reporting system — also known as an automated weather observing system (AWOS) — at the Methow Valley State Airport (S52). The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division activated the AWOS on Thursday, Nov. 17. The FAA then inspected, observed and commissioned the system […]