Joining the network are Silver Sky Aviation in Wasilla, Alaska, for the Kodiak and Victory Lane Aviation in North Carolina and Synergy Flight Center in Bloomington, Illinois, for the TBM.
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Epic Flight Academy gets FAA nod to conduct check rides
“Epic can now set check ride dates and times internally, avoiding delays caused by limited Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) availability,” said Shane Williams, Director of Flight Operations.
New Flight Instructor Refresher Course incorporates MOSAIC changes
“Since the MOSAIC rule was announced in July, AOPA has received questions about it from flight instructors and pilots every day. In our course, we give instructors the information they need to know about this new rule — including certificate requirements, new endorsements they can earn, and the aircraft they will now be able to fly as these changes take effect on Oct. 22.”
Impressive collection of aircraft at Palo Alto Airport Day
Airport Day at KPAO showcased everything from a $1 million Piaggo P.180 Avanti to warbirds to vintage Cessnas.
Peyton Manning to lead Special Olympics Airlift
The Special Olympics Airlift mobilizes hundreds of volunteer Cessna, Beechcraft, and Hawker pilots and aircraft owners to provide a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience for Special Olympics athletes. The Airlift will transport hundreds of athletes and coaches across the country to and from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.
KVDF wraps up years of airfield improvements
Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) in Florida is finishing up airfield projects that have “thoroughly modernized the Tampa Bay region’s busiest general aviation facility,” according to airport officials.
FAA approves uAvionix tower surveillance system
FlightLine APRT, designed specifically for the 91 contract airport traffic control towers that are not equipped with any form of surveillance, provides real-time aircraft position information based on ADS-B data, presented on a web-based display for controllers to use in the tower, company officials explain.
Plane Pull raises money for Make-A-Wish
Teams pulling a 737 raised $20,000 for the non-profit.
Nominations open for Flying Musicians scholarship
The program offers a flight training scholarship that sponsors students through their first solo flight, approximately 15 hours of dual flight time.