The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has developed an online tool to help you determine if you qualify to fly under the new BasicMed rule when it goes into effect May 1. Just answer four simple questions to find out whether you qualify. You can take the quiz here.
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French jet team to perform at SUN ‘n FUN
Aviation’s season opener, the 43rd annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly- In & Expo slated for April 4-9, 2017, in Lakeland, Florida, will feature the French National Team, Patrouille de France, who will perform in the air show on opening day. This will be the first time in more than 30 years that the French team will […]
Report blasts FAA for not being prepared
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new Department of Transportation Inspector General (IG) report outlines deficiencies in the FAA’s ability to adequately prepare for and respond to major disruptions to the air traffic system. The IG pointed to shortcomings in the agency’s contingency planning, controller training, technology, and system redundancy and resiliency. The report also highlights the related impacts […]
Aircraft Spruce acquires Poberzny estate
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has purchased the former home of Experimental Aircraft Association founders Paul and Audrey Poberezny in Oshkosh, Wis., and will make the home available to the EAA for tours and special events. The original stone farmhouse is over 100 years old and was Paul and Audrey’s home from 1991 until his death in […]
Garmin sets 2017 pilot training classes
Garmin has expanded pilot training opportunities for 2017 to include additional classes throughout the United States. In addition to scheduled classes for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series and G500/G600 glass flight display systems, on-demand classes for the G1000, G3000, and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks and supplemental eLearning opportunities are also available. These new training opportunities […]
Call for nominations for NATA awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has put out a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices, and organizations demonstrating excellence in their fields and the highest levels of customer service to the general aviation community. Each year, NATA presents awards to the exceptional individuals and companies that have helped to improve […]
New England Air Museum slates Open Cockpit Day
WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. – The New England Air Museum will hold its second Open Cockpit Day for 2017 on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special activities include climb aboard experiences in historic aircraft; flight simulators; hands-on Build & Fly Challenges, and more. A variety of aircraft will be open for visitors, […]
Cascade Warbirds offers scholarships
Cascade Warbirds, a Pacific Northwest organization that promotes the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft, is offering scholarships for private pilot ground school with introductory flights. Cascade Warbirds has teamed with Galvin Flight Service at Boeing Field in Seattle, to provide scholarship recipients with tuition, books and supplies, and two introductory instructional […]
What’s your favorite aviation movie?
Globalair.com blogger Tori Williams recently posted a blog about her favorite aviation movies, naming The Great Waldo Pepper, Top Gun, Sully and others. Check it out here and then comment below on what movie is a must-see for aviation buffs?