The invitation is part of a memorandum of understanding that the county signed with the FAA on Feb. 7, 2023, that suspended an ongoing FAA investigation into alleged grant violations at the two airports, county officials said, noting the memorandum also “sets forth a framework for participation in the demonstration project.”
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Aviation museum launches new Aviation Summer Camp program
The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire is taking its education program to new heights with the launch of a new summer camp for kids 10 to 17 that runs from July 10 through Aug. 3, 2023.
Wipaire introduces new interiors for Caravans
Wipaire has introduced nine new interiors for the Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX.
Picture of the Day: Calm before the storm
Mark Still submitted this photo and note: “The 1944 C-47/DC-3 owned by the Historic Flight Foundation on the ramp at Paine Field, Washington. This aircraft flew the Hump in World War II, then went on to serve as the corporate aircraft for Johnson & Johnson. You can imagine it sitting on the ramp in Assam, India, waiting for its crew to take on the challenges of a Himalayan crossing.”
Baby, it’s cold outside
In aviation, things are absolutely, without a doubt, getting cleaner, quieter, and more efficient.
New video addresses ‘pain point’ for IFR pilots
“Beyond Proficient: Stabilized IFR Approach captures the critical phases of flying an instrument approach from approach clearance to landing or transitioning to a missed approach,” said ASI Senior Director Paul Deres. “In addition, the video offers practical tips on how to identify and deal with task saturation and regain situational awareness on the approach.”
National STOL Series expands in 2023
The series kicks off in March at the Swamp STOL Competition & Fly-In in Louisiana.
Picture of the Day: Snowy turnoff
Rich Eisenberg submitted this photo and note: “A snowy runway turnoff.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Who was first?
Lucas, a private pilot from Connecticut, writes: “There seems to be some disagreement here at the hangar. Was the Cirrus the first airplane with a full-frame parachute?”