Due to its popularity, the Pilot Proficiency Center at AirVenture has been expanded.
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SMO closures begin June 16 as city launches pavement removal project
Removing part of the runway at SMO begins June 16.
Legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan to be honored at Oshkosh
From 1972 to 2010, Rutan unveiled 24 prototype airplanes at Oshkosh.
FAA breaks ground on new tower at KGSO
The new tower also will house TRACON controllers who handle airspace within a 60-mile radius of the airport, including 20 general aviation airports.
New training center offers 24/7 simulator recurrency training
Recent changes to the FAR allow instrument-rated private pilots to use simulators to keep current.
New CEO for Cirrus Aircraft
Cirrus Aviation’s new CEO has held senior leadership roles at Tesla Motors, James Hardie, and Bang & Olufsen.
FAA allows drone with parachute to fly over people
This is the first time a drone waiver has been issued using a standard developed by the industry in collaboration with the FAA.
Flying yesterday and tomorrow
Flying yesterday and tomorrow is the theme for the 2020 FAI Young Artists Contest. Running since 1986, the FAI Young Artists Contest is an international art competition that is open to children from 6 to 17 from all FAI Member countries. Each year, a different theme is chosen, both to guide the young artists and […]
Flight Training Experience Survey now open
The survey closes July 31, 2019.