The Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act would allow pilots to carry digital copies of their medical and airman certificates for FAA inspections, instead of requiring physical copies, streamlining the certification process.
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Robinson receives FAA approval to extend service life on rotor blades
Robinson Helicopter Company has received FAA approval to extend the service life of the Robinson R22 and R44 main and tail rotor blades from 12 to 15 years.
Aeronca crashes into hangar after hand propping goes awry
The occupant’s improper throttle movement during the start procedure, which resulted in forward movement and loss of airplane control.
Picture of the Day: Sunset Piper
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “A truly Florida sunset at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida.”
A Santa Fly-In
A few days before his epic flight around the world Santa showed up at a Texas airport in a Waco UPF-7 to the delight of hundreds of local residents.
48Y to close permanently
The Minnesota Department of Transportation and the municipality of Piney, Manitoba, Canada, will permanently close the Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport (48Y) on Dec. 27, 2024.
New taxiway opens at Falcon Field Airport
Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona, has a new Taxiway G, an addition that will streamline routing of aircraft from the north runway to southern airport facilities, according to airport officials.
Audio Authority now shipping White Lightning SmartGPU
The SmartGPU was designed for the needs of a wide range of general aviation aircraft, from piston-powered to mid-size business jets.
Aircraft problems scuttle check ride
Student B debated about continuing the check ride. He was nervous about the left engine failing. We concluded that it was vapor lock that caused the left engine to quit. He finally decided to discontinue the flight portion.