AVweb’s Russ Niles is reporting that the movie “Sully” will preview to a theater full of pilots Sept. 7, two days before the film opens in theaters nationwide. The movie is based on the “Miracle on the Hudson,” when Flight 1549 was forced to ditch in the Hudson River in 2009. It stars Tom Hanks […]
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Learning opportunities expand at Reno Air Races
Pathways to Aviation — formerly known as the Reno Air Racing Foundation — will unveil an expanded Aviation Learning Center expansion during this year’s Reno National Championship Air Races to accommodate more than 5,000 elementary, middle, high school and college students for five days of hands-on learning, exhibits, classes and presentations. The Aviation Learning Center has […]
Pennsylvania aviation conference kicks off Wednesday
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The 36th Annual Pennsylvania Aviation and Aerospace conference begins on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in King of Prussia. The three-day conference and exhibition brings together the people, companies and innovations that generates $23.6 billion in annual economic impact for Pennsylvania, helps businesses of all sizes to be more productive and efficient, and provides […]
What else is in the FAA reauthorization that affects GA?
When President Obama signed the extension of the FAA’s reauthorization July 15, GA’s focus was on the long-awaited medical reform. But what else was in the bill that affects GA?The bill, which extends the FAA’s reauthorization through Sept. 30, 2017, at current funding levels, had several provisions dealing with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) — also […]
FAA expected to meet medical reform deadline
What’s the latest on the third class medical reform? The bill gave the FAA 180 days to come up with new regulations and officials with both the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) believe the agency is on track to deliver in time. “The FAA is making every attempt to […]
Online auction launches to raise funds for Lee Bottom Aviation Refuge
The Lee Bottom Aviation Refuge is holding its first ever online auction fundraiser. “How does an hour of T-6 dual sound? Want to take a romantic biplane flight with a friend? Or how about aerobatic training in a Super Decathalon? Maybe you’re looking for a discount on items at Univair. Whatever the case, and wherever […]
Video: Battle Creek Fly-In
Michigan’s W.K. Kellogg Airport will play host to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Fly-In in Battle Creek, Sept. 16 and 17. To help pilots prepare, AOPA has put together a fly-in procedures video and a pilot information packet. https://youtu.be/l5CvhUjh01M
AOPA launches ADS-B selector tool
With the FAA mandate for ADS-B Out approaching — it will be required by Jan. 1, 2020 in most airspace where a transponder is required today — aircraft owners need to understand the options. That’s why the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) put together an ADS-B selection tool to help GA aircraft owners determine the best solutions […]
Banyan slates NextGen seminar
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport will host its second 2020 NextGen Mandates seminar Sept. 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Speakers representing Rockwell Collins, Garmin and Universal will focus on the benefits of the mandated solutions for ADS-B and FANS 1A to aircraft owners. “Everyone understands they need to install ADS-B […]