Designed for aviation enthusiasts and pilots between the ages of 13 and 25, Young Pilots USA emphasizes the social aspect of flying, with the goal of retaining young pilots during flight training and in the early stages of their careers.
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New board takes helm of National Association of State Officials
The board of directors, comprised of NASAO’s executive committee and regional directors, will be led by David Ulane of Colorado as chairman.
Free videos on sustainable aviation released
The videos feature interviews with nine of the leading women in sustainable aviation fields.
Oklahoma Pilots Association now taking scholarship applications
Deadline to apply for the Oklahoma Pilots Association scholarship is Oct. 31, 2022.
Insurance for aging pilots tops list of new coalition’s missions
During the 2022 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the National Business Aviation Association’s new Owner Pilot Association Coalition (NBAA OPAC) unveiled its five “game-changing priorities” that will drive the organization.
Wings Over Iowa prepares for takeoff
The first-ever fly-in for the NGPA will be held June 3-5, 2022, at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids.
Last chance to win a new Carbon Cub
The 2022 Carbon Cub FX-3, built by youth members of the Alaska Airmen’s Association NextGen Club with assist from CubCrafters, is now in Alaska and ready to be raffled off to its new owner. You don’t have to be present to win when the grand prize ticket is drawn May 8, 2022.
Aircraft owner-pilot groups join forces
The new NBAA Owner Pilot Association Coalition (NBAA OPAC) brings together leaders of business aircraft owner-pilot organizations “in a collaborative effort to tackle top concerns for business aviators and explore opportunities to grow the owner operator community,” according to officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).
Aviation industry’s diversity showcased at Winter Warm-Up
NGPA’s Winter Warm-Up and Industry Expo had a record number of exhibitors, as well as 1,400 attendees, including students from eight university chapters of the association.