Lawmakers on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the House of Representatives have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that, during any future government shutdowns, air traffic controllers will continue to get paid.
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8GK upgraded with $1 million fueling system
“This new fuel system is a runway to opportunity for Gallatin County,” said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray. “By enhancing refueling services, we strengthen the airport’s role in supporting business aviation, flight training activities, and increased connectivity in general aviation across northern Kentucky.”
Registration opens for Virtual IA Renewal Series
The free training from Concorde Battery Corporation is open to all and will be broadcast twice daily — at 8 a.m. EST and 5 p.m. EST — to accommodate a global audience.
Instructional flight ends in nose-over
Probable Cause: The instructor pilot’s delayed action and over application of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.
Picture of the Day: Evening glow
Andrew Hesketh submitted this photo and note: “A 1968 Beechcraft Bonanza V35A at Dupage Airport (KDPA) in Chicago basking in the sunset before leaving for home base in St. Louis. Photo by Carla Light.”
Seeking unconventional recruits
If we open the door wide enough, a whole new group of talented, capable, dedicated folks might just walk through it and become pilots.
FAA ends flight restrictions
The termination of the emergency order ends more than a week of restrictions affecting both commercial and general aviation.
Backcountry legacy
The Recreational Aviation Foundation is one of the most active backcountry flying organizations in the country. But do you know how — and why — it got started?
iFly EFB integrated into ag navigation system
Adventure Pilot, creators of the iFly EFB navigation app, and Ag-Nav, a pioneer in the GPS precision navigation industry, have collaborated, adding the iFly EFB navigation suite to Ag-Nav’s new Titanium System.