While the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday is being touted as a plan for the future of U.S. aviation, it could create dire consequences for the future of personal recreational flying in our nation. That’s a warning from officials at the Experimental Aircraft Association. The legislation […]
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Three receive Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Awards
LINCOLN, NEB. — Joe Huffman, Sr., an FAA Certification Engineer with Duncan Aviation, and Bernard Michael, a former long-time technician with Duncan Aviation, were recently honored as recipients of the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. The Nebraska Aviation Mechanics Seminar committee and the FAA presented them with the awards at a banquet Jan. 29. The […]
Upwind Foundation expands youth flight training
SAN CARLOS, Calif. — The Upwind Foundation has added two new programs: A helicopter scholarship and a youth training initiative. Now in its fourth year, Upwind aims to transform a high school student into a private pilot during the summer between their junior and senior year. The new helicopter scholarship does for helicopters what the […]
Soaring Society of American convention prepares to take off
The 2016 Soaring Society of America Convention will be held Feb. 18-20 at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, S.C. “This year’s convention will bring together a variety of sailplane pilots, from avid contestants to locally flying club members in a great location — Greenville, S.C.,” said SSA Chairman Ken Sorenson. Visitors will have access to the latest […]
FAA reauthorization bill proposes privatizing air traffic control
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo (R-New Jersey) have introduced the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act, legislation that establishes an independent, not-for-profit corporation, outside of the federal government, to modernize and provide air traffic control (ATC) services. The AIRR Act (H.R. 4441), […]
Sporty’s partners with Prevailance Aerospace for flight training
Sporty’s has teamed with Prevailance Aerospace to offer flight training to general aviation pilots looking to hone their skills. Two courses are offered, taught by former military aviators, to address leading causes of general aviation accidents while improving basic airmanship skills. “These are TOPGUN pilots – graduates of the Navy Fighter Weapons School,” says Sporty’s Academy […]
P-51C Tuskegee Airmen sustains damage
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, confirms that Wednesday morning, Feb. 3, the P-51C Mustang “Tuskegee Airmen” was involved in a gear-up landing at Dallas Executive Airport (DEA). The aircraft was landing back at DEA, the national headquarters of the CAF, for a special event in honor […]
Video: Super Bowl is a No Drone Zone
The FAA is launching a new public service announcement to let people know the airspace around Levi’s Stadium is a No Drone Zone during the Super Bowl. Temporary Flight Restrictions will prohibit certain aircraft operations, including unmanned aircraft operations, within a 32-mile radius of the stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on game day. The restrictions […]
Wanted: Pilot Tips on … Airshows and fly-ins
What advice would you give to pilots who have never flown into SUN ‘n FUN or AirVenture before? How can they best prepare, not just for flying in, but surviving the show in style? What are the can’t-miss airshows and fly-ins? You can add your tips and advice on the form below. You can even upload a photo […]