The FAA has made it simpler for the six remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) test sites to conduct research by giving them “blanket” authorizations to fly public aircraft operations throughout the National Airspace System at or below 200 feet. FAA officials said they expect this improved access for the test sites will provide more opportunities for […]
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Warbird Weekend postponed
GRANGEVILLE, Idaho — Due to scheduling conflicts, organizers for Warbird Weekend have reluctantly decided to postpone this year’s event, resuming the normal schedule for 2016. Normally held the second week in July at the Idaho County Airport, Warbird Weekend was moved up two weeks this year to June 27-28 in anticipation of the federal runway reconstruction […]
Passionate pilot wins King School’s sweepstakes
Blake Godfrey, a passionate pilot, CFI, and newly hired airline pilot, has won the King Schools Alaska Seaplane Rating Sweepstakes. Blake, of Taylor, Arizona, takes home a package of prizes that includes a seaplane rating and bush pilot flying vacation at Alaska Floats and Skis in Talkeetna, Alaska. Blake and a companion will enjoy an […]
Lockheed Martin wins DUATS contract
The FAA has selected Lockheed Martin to provide online flight service tools to the general aviation community, helping them to plan and navigate the national airspace safely. Lockheed Martin joins CSC in proving Direct User Access Terminal Service (DUATS) services to general aviation pilots. The behemoth company edged out long-time provider DTC DUAT. Over the […]
Banyan celebrates AMTs
Banyan recently celebrated its 10th annual AMT Day. This annual event pays tribute to Charles E. Taylor, the first aircraft maintenance technician (AMT), who built Orville and Wilbur Wright’s engine. It is also a day that Banyan uses to honor its aircraft maintenance technicians, avionics technicians and parts team. The event took place in Banyan’s […]
SUN ’n FUN celebrates being debt free
As the gates opened April 21 for the 41st annual SUN ‘n FUN, officials were celebrating the fact that the organization is officially debt free. When SUN ’n FUN President John “Lites” Leenhouts took the helm of the non-profit, he found it was not only $2.3 million in debut, but the organization was surviving on […]
GA groups ask Congress to preserve flight training for vets
Seven general aviation associations, including the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), have sent a letter asking Congress to stop legislation that would curtail funding for flight training for veterans. In the May 19 letter to leaders of the Veterans Affairs Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, the groups urged lawmakers to halt H.R. 476, the GI […]
8 important questions to ask before buying your first plane
Sarina Houston, a blogger at Globalair.com, just posted an article that covers the most important questions to ask before buying your first airplane. Check it out here, then let us know what you think.
AOPA Foundation offers scholarships
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation is offering scholarships from two programs for those who are learning to fly, and those who want to learn someday. The foundation will award 25 scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $12,000, in 2015. At the same time, the AOPA Foundation’s AV8RS program – comprised of teens ages 13-18 […]