The high school is the only one in Florida that actually owns its own airplane.
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Rainier Flight Academy hangs out shingle
“It’s the structure and the accountability of a university program, but recognizing that there’s a lot of individuals that, practically speaking, they have to work while they’re training.”
Airline donates iPads to students
The 300 iPads will be used by students and those who visit the Florida Air Museum.
Upset prevention and training classes online
The company is offering a combination of paid and free training during the pandemic.
Pilot hits wrong switch
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadvertent landing gear retraction during the landing roll.
Picture of the Day: 91 and still flying high
Mike Taylor sent in these photos of Baylor Randle, a 91-year-old pilot who flies his 1943 Taylorcraft L-2 from Cannon Field (53T) in Texas. Mike notes: “A pilot since 1945, Baylor received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in 2014. He’s also a veteran of the Korean War. When flying for Alamo Liaison Squadron in […]
For the Duration
There are stark differences between the current Duration and the wartime version.
Garmin Autoland finalist for World Changing Ideas award
Autoland was chosen as a finalist in the Transportation category and an honorable mention in the Best World Changing Idea Award in North America.
Aircraft Spruce named exclusive distributor for Hartzell Engine Technologies
The goal is to streamline the buying experience for customers, company officials said.