The 2022 Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO wrapped up March 10 after four days that brought more than 13,000 people from 72 countries to Dallas.
Applications open for GlobalAir.com scholarships
Deadline to apply is Aug. 15, 2022. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college students pursuing a career in aviation.
Initiating takeoff roll from snow-covered taxiway a bad decision
The pilot’s improper decision to initiate the takeoff roll from a snow-covered taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a snow berm.
Picture of the Day: Cardinal perch
David Montgomery submitted this photo and note: “Out for breakfast on a sunny Saturday at Marble Canyon, Arizona. This was a stop on a trip from Aurora Municipal Airport (KARR) near Chicago to Catalina Island (KAVX) in California. The photo was taken by my friend Kaleb Timberlake.”
Teen pilot to fly Loop For The Troops to raise money for veterans
Luke Pylypciw, 17, will take off April 8, 2022, on Loop for the Troops, a fundraising flight down the east coast of the United States and back to New York, to raise money for Hope For The Warriors.
Pilots urged to support Florida tax reform
“If Florida eliminates the sales and use tax for aircraft as proposed in these bills, it would be more competitive with its neighbors, increasing general aviation activity and boosting the industry’s economic impact,” said Scott O’Brien, NBAA senior director, public policy and advocacy. “Aircraft owners would also visit more frequently without fearing a significant sales or use tax burden, which would provide more revenue for the state.”
Flight sims donated to Oklahoma schools
Five Oklahoma high schools will receive a flight simulator to enhance the implementation of the You Can Fly aviation curriculum, thanks to a donation from the Corporate Aircraft Association.
FreeFlight introduces 5G tolerant radar altimeters
For aircraft with RA-4000 and RA-4500 RADALTs, which were designed and certified more than a decade ago before the effects of 5G interference were known, FreeFlight Systems is introducing the RA-4500 MK II radar altimeter as a simple drop-in replacement that uses the existing wiring, structural, and antenna provisions already on the aircraft.
Close call blamed on lack of radar
The tower at KFNL is temporary and has no current access to radar but relies on visual observation from the ground level. Though radar has been installed, it has not been certified for almost a year now due to FAA-imposed Covid restrictions.