Nancy, a student pilot in Florida, writes: Over airport pancakes and discussion of holiday plans, Ol’ Saint Nick’s airport came up, and my friends and I began to banter about the location of the North Pole Airport and what its GPS location would be. I thought it should be 0° North latitude, by 0° longitude…but then I realized that I don’t know if zero longitude is west or east. To top off all that confusion, Google says the North Pole is at 90° north, 135° west! What gives?
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WAI and Harvard partner on Emerging Leaders Course
Applications close on Dec. 20, 2024, for the Women in Leadership: A Program for Emerging Leaders, a three-day, on-campus professional development program hosted by Women in Aviation International and conducted by Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education (DEC).
Texarkana College receives FAA approval for new aviation maintenance program
The college’s curriculum is designed to help students enter the workforce within one calendar year with the knowledge and skills required to successfully gain their FAA certification.
Tips to ensure top quality jet fuel
The main quality concern for jet fuel is water, just like with avgas. But there are some additional concerns.
GateOne expands with purchase of Salinas FBO
The FBO’s name will change to JetWest GateOne, according to company officials, who noted that the FBO is the company’s first location in the Golden State and its fifth overall.
Clay Lacy Aviation awarded FBO lease at KSUN
Clay Lacy Aviation has been awarded a lease at Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN) in Hailey, Idaho, with plans to build an FBO on the 10-acre site.
Sheltair begins construction on new hangars at KORL
The new hangars are expected to be finished by the end of 2025.
Epic Flight Academy awards $80,000 in scholarships
The $80,000 in scholarships are for both pilot and aircraft mechanic training.
Skyfarer Academy launches
Skyfarer Academy connects students and pilots with flight instructors who specialize in various segments of aviation, according to company officials. The platform serves as a complementary training resource for students enrolled in both Part 61 and Part 141 programs, as well as those participating in traditional flight schools or online ground school programs.