The Christian university began its partnership with the company in 2021 to offer its inaugural professional pilot degree — the only four-year collegiate program in the state of South Carolina.
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Flight training costs stabilize after increasing steadily for several years
Median costs for a private pilot certificate remain approximately $14,000, with training durations steady at around six months.
SUN ‘n FUN NOTAM released
The NOTAM for the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, slated for April 1-6 at Lakeland-Linder International Airport (KLAL) has been released by the FAA.
Catalyst turboprop engine certified
Officials with GE Aerospace say the Catalyst, a new centerline, clean-sheet design, is the first turboprop engine to be certified to the latest standards, which include more than 20 new requirements.
GA advocate raises alarm about California unleaded avgas court motion
The court action is “premature and counterproductive,” and could “cause undue harm to the general aviation community,” according to officials with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
2025 National General Aviation Awards honorees revealed
The General Aviation Awards board of directors have revealed the 2025 winners of the national flight instructor, aviation technician, and FAASTeam rep of the year.
Post-maintenance peril
New research, which examined more than 20,000 GA accidents, shows a 33.8% higher risk in the first hour of flight following an inspection. Even after that critical first hour, the risk remains elevated for at least 31 hours, according to researchers.
Veteran pilot honored as Master Pilot
The award is bestowed upon pilots who have had 50 or more years of safe flying.
Centennial celebrations slated for Fairchild and Travel Air
The airplanes will have a place of honor on the AirVenture flightline, with additional programs and activities held in conjunction with the Fairchild and Travel Air type clubs, according to EAA officials. All owners of Fairchild and Travel Air aircraft are invited to be part of the centennial activities.