In addition to the regional winners, 32 flight schools and 65 instructors have earned distinguished awards, according to AOPA officials.
Briefings
Zeniths once again steal the show in New Zealand
Two Zenith STOL “Sky Jeeps” took first and second place at the annual Bush Pilot Championships in New Zealand on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.
California college introduces drone pilot apprenticeship program
After completing 11 units at Fullerton College, students are matched with employers to complete the required 600 hours of paid on-the-job training.
Demand high for aviation mechanics and technicians
A recent “Ask the Industry” poll by the Aircraft Electronics Association finds that 83.5% of repair stations are hiring technicians now or will need to hire more people later in 2023.
EAA hosts inaugural Learn to Fly Week in May
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will hold its inaugural Learn to Fly Week May 15-20, 2023, with five days of free webinars, as well as in-person Flying Start events.
Pilot flustered by aircraft that looked like it was trying to hit him
This aircraft started following very closely, getting to a point where it was unsafe and I felt like he was trying to hit us.
MyGoFlight teams with California Aeronautical University
MyGoFlight (MGF) and California Aeronautical University (CAU) have partnered to provide CAU students a variety of the company’s pilot equipment at a discounted rate.
Corsair reunion planned for Oshkosh 2023
AirVenture attendees will have the opportunity to visit the new Corsair display inside the EAA Aviation Museum, which is open to all attendees as part of their AirVenture admission.
Textron opens parts stockroom in Fairbanks
Textron Aviation has increased the number of parts located in Alaska to better support customers who fly Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, according to company officials.