Zenith’s hands-on workshop returns to Boerne Stage Airfield (5C1), north of San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 23-24, with an informal fly-in for Zenith owners on Feb. 24.
Briefings
Choctaw Nation awarded expanded FAA approval for BVLOS operations for drones
“CNO’s continued success of demonstrating safe and controlled Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations is critical to meet the growing demand for the many use cases of drones including, but not limited to, package delivery, search and rescue operations, infrastructure inspection, and much more,” adds Marcus Hartman, Aviation Operations Senior Manager for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
EAA Virtual Ultralight Days return in February
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Virtual Ultralight Days returns for a third year Feb. 20-22, 2024, with three days of free webinars focused on the lighter side of aviation.
Nominations open for 2024 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
Nominations for the 2024 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame are open until April 30, 2024.
DeltaHawk begins development of engine package for Van’s RV-14
The first installation will be aboard an RV-14 owned by award-winning aircraft builder Craig Saxton, with the aircraft anticipated to fly during late spring 2024, company officials said.
KAPF launches Fly Safe Fly Quiet Recognition Program
The initiative measures aircraft performance, recognizes the most courteous pilots, and underscores the airport’s “commitment to creating quieter skies within the community,” according to officials with the Naples Airport Authority.
Grant awarded to OR8
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has awarded a grant to help maintain Dug Bar Airstrip (OR8) in Oregon.
Cirrus reveals SR Series G7
The new model features touchscreen interfaces, large high-resolution displays, advanced safety systems, improved visibility, increased legroom, enhanced convenience features, and the Cirrus IQ mobile app that provides remote access to real-time health and readiness indications for your aircraft, according to company officials.
Bessie Coleman After School Aviation Program to be tested in Oklahoma
The first of its kind in Oklahoma, students in the 6th and 7th grades will learn about aerospace careers and will participate in hands-on aviation projects that have been designed to create interest in aerospace and aeronautics while celebrating the heritage of Bessie Coleman, the America’s first black woman pilot.