New York lawmakers have introduced a Senate bill aimed at prohibiting the practice of charging ADS-B landing fees to general aviation aircraft.
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Financial Costs Halt Repairs at Tillamook Air Museum
“For now, and into the immediate future, the Tillamook Air Museum will remain closed,” Port officials said when voting not to repair the storm-damaged hangar. “Any significant repairs (more than just the current safety issue) would take months or years to complete throughout the building.”
NTSB Recommends FAA Update Runway Condition Assessment Matrix
Following investigations into 11 runway overrun accidents, the NTSB has issued three safety recommendations to the FAA to update its runway condition assessment matrix for heavy rainfall.
Sporty’s Adds PilotWorkshops Mastery Series to its Pilot Training App
Unlike traditional video courses, the Mastery programs immerse pilots in realistic flight situations that require evaluating weather, aircraft performance, charts, regulations, airport information, and operational risks before choosing a course of action. Each scenario includes detailed instructor analysis and roundtable discussions, featuring experienced flight instructors who often debate different approaches and techniques.
FAA Administrator Says ADS-B Should Not Be a Fee Collection Tool
At least a dozen states are considering legislation to prevent ADS-B from being used to collect fees. Montana and Florida have already passed bans. But aviation advocates say a nationwide ban is needed.
FAA To Invest $26 Million to Bolster Aviation Workforce
Available grants include Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grants, which fund efforts to educate and recruit students to become aircraft pilots or drone operators, and Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers Workforce Development Grants, which support initiatives focused on educating and recruiting future aviation mechanics and maintenance technicians.
Indiana Teen Wins Flying Musicians Scholarship
“I’m so excited to start my flight training this summer thanks to the Flying Musicians Association,” said Cameron Milleman, noting that without the scholarship he “wouldn’t be able to reach for my dream of becoming a private pilot before I graduate high school.”
FAA Invests $16.5 Million to Boost Runway Safety with Vehicle Transponders
To bolster runway safety, the FAA is investing $16.5 million to equip 1,900 airport vehicles with transponders. This initiative, accelerated by a recent ground collision at LaGuardia, aims to give air traffic controllers full visibility of all airfield surface traffic.
The Future of Flight: Washington State To Modernize Skies with New WASP Initiative
A recently completed, comprehensive roadmap called the Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) guides how the state will invests in, protect, and modernize its 134 public-use airports over the coming decade.