Version 3.0 includes “enhanced treatment of new technologies, and a response to the increasing presence of uncrewed aircraft,” according to officials with Aviators Code Initiative.
Briefings
Tom Reilly to be inducted into EAA Warbirds of America Hall of Fame
Reilly is renowned in the warbird community for his restorations, including the rare XP-82 Twin Mustang, as well as his more than 5,500 hours as PIC.
Nominations open for Flying Musicians scholarship
Music teachers of high school junior or senior students who have a passion for aviation can nominate the students.
$35,000 in scholarships awarded
The I Hart Flying Foundation has awarded $35,000 in flight training scholarships to five women.
Hartzell doubles space for QAA parts distributor and MRO
At a recent ceremony in Tulsa, Hartzell Engine Tech and QAA executives cut a ribbon to officially commemorate the expansion, which has taken more than a year to complete. The footprint of the facility has grown from 12,500 square feet to 25,500 square feet, according to Hartzell officials.
Saving student pilots time and money
Since its introduction in 2021, AOPA’s Flight Training Advantage program has logged more than 5,000 hours and is in use by more than 1,200 schools. The program’s aim: Reduce the time associated with flight training, alleviating the financial burdens of student pilots, AOPA officials said.
Naples Airport becomes staging area for Ian donations
While the supplies were originally supposed to be delivered by general aviation aircraft, the overwhelming amount of donations led to another form of transportation that isn’t as sensitive to weight and balance considerations.
Volunteers work to reopen L88
A grand reopening of New Cuyama Airport (L88) in Southern California is planned for Oct. 13, 2022. The backcountry airstrip, located between the Southern California coast and Sierra mountain range about 32 nm north of Santa Barbara, has been closed since 2019.
KIWS offers winter IFR training special
Here’s the deal: Pilots pay for all instruction towards the instrument rating. If the pilot completes their check ride by March 1, 2023, West Houston Airport will credit back all instructional costs toward future fuel purchases.