The July/August 2015 issue of FAA Safety Briefing highlights the many unique opportunities that GA flying enables in all four corners of our nation. Articles in this issue help prepare pilots for what to expect when traveling outside their home airspace in terms of plan, pilot, and plane. Articles include Susan Parson’s “It’s About the […]
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Picture of the day: Mystery Field Trip to the airport
Today’s photos were originally published in the Vermont Aviation June newsletter, with a great story about how students from the Molly Stark Elementary School visited William H. Morse State Airport (DDH) in Bennington, Vermont. The accompanying story by 2nd Lt Christopher Wright — who also took the photos — notes that “a group of Mrs. Kline’s students from […]
Pilot shortage: Where’d all the pilots go?
Professional pilot Erika Armstrong asks — then answers — that question in a recent blog post at DisciplesofFlight.com. The problem, she says, comes down to respect and pride. “The aviation industry begs for leaders who recognize the balance required between honoring this glorious industry, while still making enormous amounts of money. It can be done, but […]
FAA requests comments on glider transponder requirement
The FAA is requesting comments on the removal of the current exception for gliders from the transponder requirement for aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS). This is part of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that is being conducted in response to recommendations from members of Congress and the NTSB. Comments are due by […]
Flight training podcasts launched
MzeroA.com is releasing five new flight training podcasts geared towards different segments of the flight training market. Starting with “Inspire Aviation” which is geared towards the starting points of flight training, including how to budget, how to find time for learning to fly, etc., the podcast series continues with “The Private Pilot Podcast,” “The Instrument Pilot Podcast,” […]
AirNav publishes FBOs’ Oshkosh promotions and discounts
AirNav.com has published its annual “FBO Promotions & Discounts” page for pilots on their way to this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. “We received a lot of emails from pilots asking when we would publish the ‘Oshkosh’ page so they could start planning their trip this year. I think just as many FBOs started sending me […]
Call to action over ATC privatization and user fees issued
In his most outspoken opposition to date about a Congressional plan for legislation that would create a privatized air traffic control (ATC) system funded by user fees, Ed Bolen, president of the National Business Aviation Association, sounded a call to action to oppose such a plan before a gathering of more than 3,000 attendees at […]
FAA plans to discontinue printed WACs
The FAA has issued a notice of policy to discontinue World Aeronautical Charts (WACs) without a public comment period. This concerns officials at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, according to an online report by David Tulis, that quotes Melissa Rudinger, the association’s vice president of government affairs: “AOPA is very concerned that pilots’ voices must be […]
GlobalAir.com launches Oshkosh Specials page
Globalair.com has launched its annual “Oshkosh Specials” page, which gives pilots heading to EAA’s AirVenture a list of the discounts and special deals offered from FBOs nationwide just for them. The page has already collected more than 50 specials from 15 different states, according to GlobalAir.com officials. “FBOs across the nation know Oshkosh is right around the corner, and […]