MIAMI — Pan Am International Flight Academy has been approved by the FAA to conduct the Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP), a new training requirement for pilots wishing to qualify for the FAA Airline Transport Pilot exam. The six-day program consists of 30 hours of academic training including: Aerodynamics, Meteorology, Air Carrier Operations, Leadership, CRM […]
New book commemorates anniversary of floatplane odyssey
On Dec. 18, 1990, Tom Casey became the first person to fly solo around the world in a single-engine seaplane, landing only on water. He did it in a converted Cessna 206 named the “Liberty II” equipped with floats. A new novel by William Coleman, “Floatplane Odyssey,” details the account of this historic adventure. Coleman was […]
172 ends up in lake after engine problems
The pilot was flying over a heavily wooded, remote area near Sisters, Ore., when the Cessna 172B’s engine lost power. He restarted the engine several times, and each time it ran for a shorter period of time. Eventually unable to restart the engine, he chose to ditch the airplane in a lake rather than descend […]
Pictures of the day: Breitling Jet Team tours the U.S.
The Breitling Jet Team, supported by the Swiss watch company Breitling, took in some of the most incredible sights during its first-ever North American Tour this summer. Performing in the U.S. for the first time this year, the team took the opportunity to see some of the incredible sights our country has to offer, given the bird’s […]
Forget the why, focus on the how
I spent my Saturday productively, standing at the front of the Eickhoff Conference Room at SUN ‘n FUN, leading a donut and coffee fueled group of Rusty Pilots back through the intricacies of airspace, weather reports, and right of way rules. It was great. We spent three hours together laughing, learning, and sharing a few personal […]
Celebrate freedom — go fly
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Too many people look at aviation today within a narrow scope, while it is actually an amazing expression of our freedom, according to Jack Pelton, chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Pelton commented for the annual observance of National Aviation Day, which is held each Aug. 19 to […]
Congressional GA Caucus continues to grow
The number of General Aviation Caucus members in the U.S. House and Senate is approaching all-time highs. “The good news is that we’ve built the GA Caucus in the House back up to 248 members,” says National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Vice President for Government Affairs Dick Doubrava. He pointed out that after the mid-term elections […]
National Aviation Day to honor Bob Hoover
WASHINGTON D.C. — Bob Hoover will be recognized today, Aug. 19, for his contributions to aviation for this year’s National Aviation Day event at the U.S. Capitol. The event, beginning at 7 p.m. in the U.S. Capitol’s Visitor Center Theater, will showcase a documentary highlighting Hoover. The film also includes Sean D. Tucker and Harrison Ford. Ford, who […]
FlightSafety teams with West Virginia University for aviation management program
FlightSafety International and West Virginia University Institute of Technology have entered into an exclusive aviation management degree program partnership. The agreement will enable students to receive college credit from West Virginia University Institute of Technology for courses completed at FlightSafety Academy. In addition, WVU Tech and FlightSafety Academy will develop an FAA approved Bachelor of Science Aviation […]