The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Purdue University have teamed to develop aviation-related science and math curricula for high schools across America. The High School Initiative is part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program, which was created to bring more people into aviation. By educating high school students about aviation career opportunities, helping lapsed […]
FAA evaluates drone detection systems around Denver
As part of an effort to evaluate technologies that can be used to safely detect unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) around airports, the FAA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are conducting drone-detection research during the week of Nov. 16, 2016, in the vicinity of Denver International Airport. The work in Denver is one of six […]
New edition of The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School released
The fourth edition of “The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School” walks readers through everything they need to know to pass the Private and Commercial FAA Knowledge Exams. The latest revision reflects current rules, procedures, drone operations, and the FAA’s new Airman Certification Standards, according to ASA officials. The information is organized into chapters, and the text is supported […]
Saker buys Aircraft Services
Saker Aviation Services (SKAS), an aviation services company specializing in ground-based services to general aviation, has acquired 100% of the stock of Aircraft Services, an aircraft maintenance services firm in Garden City, Kansas. “We are excited to welcome Aircraft Services, its owners, Gary and Kim Keller, and their skilled staff into the Saker Aviation family,” said Ron […]
Wrong frequency, dark night bad combination
The Socata TB20 Trinidad pilot was conducting an instrument approach for landing in night instrument meteorological conditions at the airport in Hilton Head Island, S.C. After receiving the approach clearance from air traffic control, he tuned his communication radio to the airport’s common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and attempted to activate the airport lighting by […]
Picture of the day: One of our favorites…and looking for more
One of our favorite photos of the year was taken by Ken Strohm at SUN ‘n FUN of Stallion 51‘s Crazy Horse during the night airshow. We’re looking for your favorite photos of 2016 to feature in our last two print issues of the year and online as Picture of the Day throughout the next […]
The torch will be passed…Who will pick it up?
Tom Davis is a force of nature. If you are fortunate enough to ever wander through the doors of the FBO at Crystal River Airport-Tom Davis Field (yes, the airport is named for the man who runs it), you’ll see a bright, clean, well appointed facility that’s festooned with model airplanes. They are everywhere. Plastic […]
Sparking an interest in aviation
On Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, the Leesburg High School Spark Club visited the Leesburg International Airport in Florida to learn about the opportunities for future employment and economic development at the airport. The Spark Club was started three years ago by the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce as a leadership program for senior students who had good […]
ADS-B STC for King Airs sold
FreeFlight Systems has agreed to sell its Supplemental Type Certificate for ADS-B compliance on King Air C90 models to Signature TECHNICAir. The transfer of ownership will allow TECHNICAir to modify and enhance the STC to meet the diverse needs of the King Air fleet while also expand the offering to include the light jet market, […]