While a public grand opening celebration is slated for Spring 2025, pilots and their passengers can access the new FBO building now, according to company officials.
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What’s up with unpaved field certification?
If you land on an unpaved runway in an airplane without an approval for operating on that runway type, and something goes wrong, I’d expect your insurer to scrutinize that event closely.
Simulators and AR: A game-changer for general aviation pilots
New research suggests that integrating Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) and Augmented Reality (AR) into general aviation pilot training could significantly enhance safety, reduce costs, and modernize learning methods.
99s put out call for executive director
According to 99s President Robin Hadfield, the need for an executive director is tied to the association’s growth.
ForeFlight introduces Insurance Fair Price Tool for aircraft owners
Available to all individual ForeFlight subscribers via ForeFlight Web, the tool uses anonymous insurance policy data shared by pilots, as well as each pilot’s own aircraft and flight experience data, to show an expected insurance premium range based on similar pilot profiles.
FAA recommends AOA for all aircraft
AOA systems offer a more reliable indication of an impending stall than airspeed indicators alone.
New Florida license plate supports general aviation
Proceeds from the sales of the general aviation plate will go to the Aerospace Center For Excellence (ACE) in Lakeland, Florida, which provides scholarships to Floridians interested in pursuing careers in aviation.
GAN writer releases new book
Frequent General Aviation News contributor Bill Walker’s latest book, “Dearest Mama, The Lost Letters of a Fallen Soldier and the Stories of Those He Left Behind,” has been published by the University of South Carolina Press.
Florida Presidential TFRs return with new TSA requirements
Most other operations, such as banner towing, inspections, and flight training will not be authorized while a TFR is in effect.