The all-inclusive and immersive program aims to help student pilots earn their sport pilot certificate in as little as three weeks, according to EAA officials.
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Picture of the Day: Early flight slots are the best
Katie Hutter, a freshman at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, submitted this photo and note: “Early morning preflight at Wood County Airport (1G0) in Bowling Green, Ohio. Early flight slots at Bowling Green University are the best flight slots. Low winds and beautiful sunrises!” Katie Hutter, Freshman at BGSU”
Fear not the feds
It is a head-scratcher for me to understand why so many of us are afraid to seek real help from the folks who have the greatest control over our future as active participants in the industry: The FAA. With air show season underway, FAA personnel are at the biggest shows ready to lend a hand, solve problems, and keep you flying.
A pilot’s dream comes true
A recent photo captures the achievement of a dream Larry Ebert has had since he became a pilot: Having his own grass runway on his family farm.
FAA workshop helps prepare general aviation pilots to return to the skies in spring
Clocking in at close to three hours, the FAA spring workshop covers a gamut of concerns for GA pilots, from preflight planning to runway safety, night-time operations, preparing for weather challenges, markings, signage and lighting, and more.
Pipistrel taps Georgia company for southeastern sales and service
Based at two airports in Georgia — Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (KGVL) in Gainesville and Dekalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) in Chamblee — Lanier Flight Center will be responsible for sales, service, support, and training for Pipistrel’s ultralight, light sport, and type certified aircraft, including the Alpha Trainer, Velis Electro, and Panthera.
SIMCOM tapped for Kodiak training
Daher has designated SIMCOM as the new factory-approved training organization for Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 turboprop-powered aircraft, with courses beginning in April 2023 at SIMCOM’s Scottsdale, Arizona, training center.
Pictures of the Day: Christmas at SUN ‘n FUN
General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort captured these photos while taking a stroll through the grounds of the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, the last week of March. At least one airplane owner and camper was in the holiday spirit!
Living with no regrets
It was January 1989 and I was 42 years old. That’s later in life than flight training usually begins, but sometimes dreams just can’t be denied.