The Flying Musicians Association has selected the first FMA Solo Program Scholarship winner, Drew Medina of Vero Beach, Florida. Five finalists, from Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois were selected from nominations received from band directors across the country. Medina will be entering his senior year as a member of the Vero Beach High School Jazz, […]
Latest FAA Safety Briefing now online
The July/August 2015 issue of FAA Safety Briefing highlights the many unique opportunities that GA flying enables in all four corners of our nation. Articles in this issue help prepare pilots for what to expect when traveling outside their home airspace in terms of plan, pilot, and plane. Articles include Susan Parson’s “It’s About the […]
Patrol officer injured when plane stalls during pursuit
The pilot, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) trooper, was dispatched near Tecumseh, Okla., to assist fellow OHP troopers and a local police department in the pursuit of an individual who was involved in a traffic accident. The driver fled the scene after the accident and was thought to be hiding in a wooded area. The […]
Picture of the day: Mystery Field Trip to the airport
Today’s photos were originally published in the Vermont Aviation June newsletter, with a great story about how students from the Molly Stark Elementary School visited William H. Morse State Airport (DDH) in Bennington, Vermont. The accompanying story by 2nd Lt Christopher Wright — who also took the photos — notes that “a group of Mrs. Kline’s students from […]
‘The design has always been there’
I’m not an avid book reader. Never have been. I wish I was. I’ve bought many books I have yet to read. My wife and daughters are always reading. My dad often read three or four books at a time. We still have most of his books. So, with school wrapped up for the summer […]
Pilot shortage: Where’d all the pilots go?
Professional pilot Erika Armstrong asks — then answers — that question in a recent blog post at DisciplesofFlight.com. The problem, she says, comes down to respect and pride. “The aviation industry begs for leaders who recognize the balance required between honoring this glorious industry, while still making enormous amounts of money. It can be done, but […]
Video: Time lapse helicopter ops
From the South China Sea, Airailimages put a time lapse effect on MH-60R Seahawk helicopter operations from the USS Fort Worth. Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 is conducting deck landing qualifications. Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Indo-Asia-Pacific Rebalance. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Bishop/Released)
FAA requests comments on glider transponder requirement
The FAA is requesting comments on the removal of the current exception for gliders from the transponder requirement for aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS). This is part of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that is being conducted in response to recommendations from members of Congress and the NTSB. Comments are due by […]
Flight training podcasts launched
MzeroA.com is releasing five new flight training podcasts geared towards different segments of the flight training market. Starting with “Inspire Aviation” which is geared towards the starting points of flight training, including how to budget, how to find time for learning to fly, etc., the podcast series continues with “The Private Pilot Podcast,” “The Instrument Pilot Podcast,” […]