Designed to EASA FNPT II and FTD Level 5 standards, the sim features a full-size flight deck replica, a semi-enclosed instructor station, active control loading, and a specific flight model based on aircraft flight characteristics.
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Epic Flight Academy opens new location at KPVU
FAA Part 141 flight school Epic Flight Academy has opened its 10th location at Provo Airport (KPVU) in Utah.
SilverLight expands consulting business to include MOSAIC
“SilverLight Aviation has helped many light aircraft manufacturers reach compliance and pass audits with the FAA team. Building upon that experience, we’re ready to consult and guide aircraft manufacturers to achieve their MOSAIC goals, take advantage of this upcoming rule change by the FAA, and achieve their business goals in the light aircraft market,” said Abid Farooqui, President and Founder of SilverLight Aviation.
Applications open for EAA scholarships
Scholarships can help students cover the cost of flight training or post-secondary education, including college and trade schools, according to EAA officials.
STC approved for new propellers on Diamonds
MT-Propeller has received STCs from EASA and the FAA for the installation of its two-blade propeller on the Diamond DV20 and DA20-A1 powered by Rotax 912 A3 or Rotax 912 F3 engines.
New AOPA video examines crash that killed one of its own
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video examining an accident in Lake Placid, New York, on Oct. 1, 2023, that took the lives of former NFL player Russ Francis and AOPA’s own Richard McSpadden.
Human Factors: Safety in numbers?
The big takeaway from this accident is clearly that flying as a crew requires good communication and a clear discussion of who is responsible for each aspect of the flight. If we really want to take a page from airline crew resource management, duties should be divided up, rather than duplicated.
Testing begins on new NOTAM system
The full transition to the new NOTAM service is on track for late Spring 2026, according to FAA officials.
A hobby that got out of control
The Creve Coeur Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum in suburban St. Louis, Missouri, offers visitors an exciting window into what is often called the Golden Age of Aviation from 1920 to 1941.