FBOs need to be ready once unleaded avgas makes it to their airport.
Briefings
First dealer for Gamebird aerobatic aircraft named
More than 50 of the aerobatic aircraft that’s made in the USA have already been sold.
New instrument approach procedures published for East Hampton airport
Officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) say publishing the new instrument approach procedures affirms the FAA’s “commitment to protecting public access to the general aviation facility vital to the east end of Long Island, New York.”
First-ever Blakesburg Bendix challenges pilots
For the Blakesburg Bendix, pilots estimated how long it would take them to fly from Hastings Municipal Airport (KHSI) in Nebraska, making stops at Crete Municipal Airport (KCEK) in Nebraska, Red Oak Municipal Airport (KRDK) in Iowa, and Greenfield Municipal Airport (KGFZ) in Iowa, with Blakesburg, Iowa’s Antique Airfield the end of the race during the 2022 Antique Airplane Association Fly-In.
Registration opens for Wings of Women high school conference
The conference is free, but registration is required. Deadline to register is Oct. 5, 2022.
EAA SportAir Workshops hit the road
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s SportAir Workshops will close out 2022 with stops in five locations across the country from Connecticut to California.
Wings of Hope wins Spirit of Flight award
Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Wings of Hope relies on volunteer pilots to carry out its mission, which includes education outreach and medical transport.
Ohio teacher named Aerospace Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has selected Jill Weaver of Valley View Junior High School in Dayton, Ohio, as the 2022 NAHF A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year.
Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 includes AOPA’s Mike Collins, who passed away unexpectedly in February 2021.