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Briefings
New Earhart museum set to open April 14
A grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will be held at noon April 14, 2023, for the new Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum at the Amelia Earhart Memorial Airport (K59) in Atchison, Kansas, the hometown of the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
EAA’s Sport Pilot Academy returns in 2023
The all-inclusive and immersive program aims to help student pilots earn their sport pilot certificate in as little as three weeks, according to EAA officials.
Kids take over airport design
The agency’s Airport Design Challenge, which took off April 1, 2023, helps students design virtual airports using the Microsoft game Minecraft.
Pipistrel taps Georgia company for southeastern sales and service
Based at two airports in Georgia — Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (KGVL) in Gainesville and Dekalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK) in Chamblee — Lanier Flight Center will be responsible for sales, service, support, and training for Pipistrel’s ultralight, light sport, and type certified aircraft, including the Alpha Trainer, Velis Electro, and Panthera.
SIMCOM tapped for Kodiak training
Daher has designated SIMCOM as the new factory-approved training organization for Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 turboprop-powered aircraft, with courses beginning in April 2023 at SIMCOM’s Scottsdale, Arizona, training center.
Cirrus launches Aircraft Configurator
“The configurator invites people to learn more about our aircraft, technology, and safety systems and then design and share their dream aircraft,” said Zean Nielsen, CEO.
K-State Salina names new residence hall after Amelia Earhart
“Choosing the name Earhart Hall gives us the opportunity to honor past aviation leaders while hopefully inspiring our current students to dream big and make an impact in their future,” said Kyle Chamberlin, assistant dean of student life.
Full Stop Aviation tapped for MX Aircraft service and sales
Through a partnership with aerobatic champion Rob Holland for sales, the company now provides maintenance and sales services for MXS and MX2 aerobatic aircraft.