A student attending the University of North Dakota has been selected to receive the first Henry Ogrodzinski (“Henry O”) Scholarship Award established by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). The $1,000 scholarship will be presented later this month to Jordan Aritt of Minnesota. The scholarship program was created and named after Ogrodzinski, who […]
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Tracking a classic Cessna 180
“I’m going to keep it as original as possible,” she said. “Again, keeping it as lightweight as possible. And then the next big program will be next year to polish it and repaint it in the original scheme.”
FAA administrator talks safety and innovation at AirVenture
The United States has the largest and most diverse GA community in the world, with more than 220,000 aircraft — including amateur-built aircraft, rotorcraft, balloons, and highly sophisticated turbojets. The FAA and the GA community are working together to put the right technologies, regulations, and education initiatives in place to improve safety, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta […]
RAF Weekend at Sullivan Lake
This weekend, Aug. 12-14, members of the Recreational Aviation Foundation will fly to Sullivan Lake State Airport (09S) in Metaline Fall, Washington. RAF officials invite all pilots for “scenic beauty, fun and camaraderie.” “Plan to spend the weekend and enjoy all the fun — hiking, swimming, fishing, visiting, and admiring airplanes. There’s lots of room for airplane […]
Airman Certification Standards and you
Now available online, the July/August 2016 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on the world of student pilots and airmen-in-training. The issue provides tips and resources for success in initial pilot certification. It also explores the new Airman Certification Standards (ACS), which begin rolling out this summer. The ACS list the standards for what an applicant […]
Commemorative Air Force to honor WASP
The newest addition to the Commemorative Air Force‘s national educational outreach program is CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP. The initiative will bring the legacy of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to a nationwide audience, with the story of a group of women who served their country with distinction. The CAF RISE ABOVE: WASP program is centered […]
Beechcraft introduces 2017 American Bonanza Society Sport Package
Beechcraft unveiled an American Bonanza Society (ABS) Sport Package option for the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 at AirVenture 2016. The factory option includes a custom interior and paint scheme that will be available starting in 2017 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the American Bonanza Society and the 70th anniversary of the longest continuously produced aircraft in history, the […]
Platinum Air Center opens at KJKA
A new FBO, Platinum Air Center, opened its doors July 29 at Jack Edwards Airport (KJKA) in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The independent, family-owned FBO is a member of the Paragon Network of FBOs. Its new facility features a pilots’ lounge, flight planning room, and work stations with high speed WiFi, and a full-service concierge. “While Platinum […]
FAA plans to eliminate 308 VORs
According to a news story on the National Business Aviation Association website, the FAA is finalizing a policy that includes identifying 308 very high frequency, omnidirectional radio range (VOR) navaids that will be decommissioned as part of industry’s transition to satellite-based instrument approach procedures. The FAA’s policy statement, published July 26, lists 308 VORs that are […]