Sometimes airport design creates runway and taxiway challenges for general aviation pilots, which is why the FAA has released seven new videos on complex airfield geometry.
Briefings
New safety program for ag pilots preparing for takeoff
“Continuing education works,” National Agricultural Aviation Association CEO Andrew Moore said. “Continuing education makes you more professional. Professionalism makes you safer in the cockpit.”
NTSB releases final report on Red Bull Plane Swap accident
The final report on the ill-fated Red Bull Plane Swap is short and to the point.
New York high school wins Aviation Design Challenge
This is the 10th year for the competition, which drew entries from more than 65 high school teams across the nation.
Clay Lacy breaks ground on $20 million FBO and maintenance facility at KOXC
The new FBO and maintenance facility at Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) in Connecticut, is expected to be completed in the winter of 2023.
Aviation non-profit tackles pilot training in Uganda
Air Serv’s Cessna Caravan flight simulator is the first in the country to be made publicly available to student and civilian pilots, officials said, noting flight hours obtained on the sim will count towards a Caravan type rating.
American students win internship in France
After two years of interruption due to the pandemic, Daher Aerospace brought its internship program back in 2022. Partnering with EAA, the company awarded two American students internships at the company’s facility in France.
New director of air shows for SUN ‘n FUN
The 20-year air show veteran just wrapped up another record-setting year at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 before his move to Florida.
FAA moving AD databases Aug. 16
Emergency Airworthiness Directives and Airworthiness Directives (AD) will now be available on the agency’s new Dynamic Regulatory System.