“CAF RISE ABOVE is committed to telling the inspirational story of the Tuskegee Airmen and the WASP.”
Virginia Department of Aviation offers scholarships and grants
There are three scholarships for students and one grant program for teachers K-12 who use aviation in their lesson plans.
Crash during World War II enactment fatal for two
Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to perform a low-level maneuver at an altitude where he was unable to recover the airplane before impacting terrain.
Picture of the Day: Perfect day to fly a Pietenpol
KJ Pepper submitted this photo and note: “Low and slow. A Pietenpol Aircamper is the perfect airplane to enjoy a day of nostalgia flying.”
Questions from the Cockpit: When you’re hot, you’re hot
There are 635 Hot Spots at airports across the United States right now.
260,000 new pilots will be needed over next 10 years
“While the demand for pilots has decreased significantly during 2020, CAE’s analysis shows that the active pilot population is expected to return to 2019 levels in 2022.”
Dynon SkyView certified for twin-engine aircraft
Dynon’s first approval for a twin-engine aircraft is for the Piper Seneca.
General Aviation Awards nominations deadline looms
Nominate your favorite CFI, mechanic, or FAASteam representative — you can even nominate yourself.
Mechanic’s error leads to forced landing in a field
Probable cause: The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the air reference line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.