A government-industry rulemaking committee responsible for making recommendations to address the lack of consistency in regulatory interpretations has issued its final report to the FAA. In late April, the FAA established the Consistency of Regulatory Interpretation (CRI) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), as directed by Congress, to review an October 2010 report by the Government Accountability […]
GA prepares for Super Bowl
As NFL teams prepare for the final push to the playoffs, pilots, air traffic control officials, and airport operators are making their own Super Bowl XLVII plans. According to a report at AOPA.org, airports in and around New Orleans are expecting a huge boost in activity from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, and the FAA […]
National Aviation Explorer Scholarships awarded
The National Aviation Exploring Committee recently awarded scholarships to 10 Explorers based on a variety of criteria, including aviation career goals, community service and leadership. The Aviation Exploring Scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donations from the following companies, organizations and individuals; Air Line Pilots Association, Aircraft Electronics Assocation, Aircraft Spruce, AOPA, Aspen […]
The 12 Flights of Christmas
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Fla. – The SUN ’n FUN staff and Board of Directors have spoken directly with Santa and SUN ’n FUN has been added to the Elf Team from the North Pole! Twelve lucky children will find a certificate under the tree this year for an airplane ride on Dec. 28 […]
Registration opens for AEA Convention
Featuring more than 75 hours of avionics technical training courses and an exhibit hall with new avionics technologies coming to market in 2013, the 56th annual Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show will convene in Las Vegas, March 25-28, 2013, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Convention Center. The AEA International Convention & […]
PennDOT extends Aviation Art Contest deadline
HARRISBURG, Pa. — PennDOT has extended the deadline for elementary school students to submit entries for its aviation art contest until Wednesday, Dec. 19, recognizing that Hurricane Sandy resulted in school closings in some regions of the state. Sponsored by PennDOT’s Bureau of Aviation, the contest encourages students to display their talents and learn about […]
Pilot Mall kicks off its 12 Days of Savings event
PilotMall.com has launched its annual “12 Days of Savings” event featuring a new, discounted gift idea each day through Dec. 9. Remember those colorful 1930s “Yellow Peril” Army trainers and their bright yellow wings with blue roundel and red-dotted star? That classic design, which inspired a generation of pilots, is now recalled as Pilot Mall’s […]
Poor planning leads to fuel exhaustion
Aircraft: Piper Cherokee. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Wittmann, Ariz. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was making a solo cross-country flight involving four legs. Before beginning the final leg, he made multiple full stop and touch-and-go landings that he had not included when he did his preflight planning. During the final leg […]
1 million airshow fans can’t be wrong
STORY AND PHOTOS By HAYMAN TAM Over 1 million spectators flocked to San Francisco in October to enjoy the Fleet Week festivities and watch the airshow that is the highlight of the event (although the America’s Cup attendees may have a different opinion). Anyone along San Francisco’s waterfront had a ringside seat for two jet […]