Communities could use the continued use of leaded fuel as a reason to close general aviation airports, GA advocates warn.
Rare Culver PQ-14 Target Drone donated to Spirit of Flight
“We have had a Culver PQ-14 Target Drone on our wish list for years, but there aren’t many left of the over 3,000 built,” said Gordon Page, president of the Spirit of Flight Foundation.
Third annual State of Flight Training Survey takes off
“The information you share will provide important insights that help guide the way forward for your peers and partners in flight training,” company officials said.
Flight school expands to KVDF
Tampa Bay Aviation, a flight school in Florida that offers training in both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, has expanded, opening a new location at Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) in Florida.
GA pilot calls flight over Chicago unsafe due to ATC procedures
My flight was trapped between the top of the Class B at 10,000 feet and heavy traffic at 11,000 feet, resulting in an unsafe condition with no clear solution.
Picture of the Day: Shining in the sunset after a bath
Carlo Wise submitted this photo and note: “A photo of the Velocity XLRG after being given a bath. It was such a beautiful sunset this evening.”
GA’s image problem
Ask a random person on the street about the importance of general aviation to the United States and you’ll probably hear “isn’t that only for rich people and their toys?” But GA is integral to the U.S. transportation system, say general aviation advocates, a message that more people need to hear.
Series of Runway Safety Pilot Simulator videos go live
The FAA has posted a series of three animated videos exploring the anatomy of a wrong surface event — where a general aviation pilot lands (or almost lands) on the wrong runway. The first video looks at the pilot and human factors. The second focuses on environment and third on training.
Clay Lacy Aviation scholarships top $500,000
The company has committed $281,000 to new scholarships, in addition to the $225,000 in scholarships it has granted since 2015.