The Everglades Foundation reached out to Lighthawk, which uses volunteer general aviation pilots towards conservation efforts, to plan a reconnaissance flight over the coastal Everglades, Florida Bay, and the southwest coastline to assess water quality and document the impacts from Ian.
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Pilots needed for experimental PIREP testing
Pilots who fly near Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma and Nenana Municipal Airport in Alaska are needed for the experiment. Those who participate will be compensated.
General Aviation News writer turns to a life of crime
Congratulations go to General Aviation News writer Joni M. Fisher, who recently won two awards for her latest novel.
U.S. pilot owner of milestone TBM
The milestone delivery occurred in October 2022, when the new owner, Bruce McCollum, an active private pilot who previously owned a TBM 850 and a TBM 900, picked up his TMB 960 at Daher’s headquarters in Tarbes, France.
Power Flow revives Leading Edge exhaust systems
Where others saw another impending loss to the aviation community, officials at Power Flow Systems saw an opportunity.
GA advocates preserve access to East Hampton Airport
Although it can be appealed, the judge’s latest decision is a “definitive ruling against the town’s efforts to impose onerous restrictions against general aviation operations, including curfews, noise-based operational limitations, and punitive landing fees,” NBAA officials said.
Fargo Air Museum’s Month of Giving prepares for take off
The Fargo Air Museum’s Month of Giving launches Nov. 15, 2022, with each week focusing on different ways to give and the individuals and programs a donation will impact.
AOPA’s high school initiative boosted with $500,000 donation
When presenting the half million dollar gift, Williams International CEO Gregg Williams said he is living proof that teaching kids about aviation can spark a lifelong passion, a terrific career, and the ability to make an impact.
New Spirit of Flight Museum opens
Relocated from Colorado, the museum features a rotating collection of exhibits designed to inspire generations to explore aviation and aviation history, according to museum officials.