I wouldn’t say we’ve got a well-oiled mill cranking out future aviation industry participants just yet. But it does feel like the apparatus is coming together.
Flight Training
Commercial Pilot Oral Exam updated
Arranged in a question-and-answer format, the guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by evaluators during the practical exam and provides responses. FAA references are provided throughout for further study, ASA officials noted.
Epic Flight Academy opens flight school at KTCL
Epic Flight Academy held a grand opening of its ninth FAA Part 141 flight school on Aug. 30, 2025, at Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL) in Alabama.
An Illustrated Guide to Flying Workbook released
Designed as a companion to “An Illustrated Guide to Flying,” the workbook provides review questions for readers to solidify their knowledge of the principles and science detailed in the book, according to ASA officials.
Whirly-Girls open 2026 scholarship season
The Whirly-Girls will award more than $550,000 in scholarships in 2026 for helicopter flight training, maintenance training, and educational scholarships.
Was Bugs Bunny the greatest teacher of all time?
Just the thought of a Bugs Bunny short brings to mind the zippy Hawaiian guitar opening salvo that meant just one thing: Entertainment was about to be launched into my living room, backed by the power of imagination.
A rare air show in the Aloha state
As a frequent visitor to Hawaii, it is extra fun to travel there to cover an air show, like the 2025 Kaneohe Bay Airshow.
Vintage aircraft instructor honored with Brewer Trophy
Doug Matthews is one of the world’s top vintage aircraft instructors, with experience in aircraft such as the Dauntless SBD, North American P-51, T-6, F-86, Lockheed T-33, Grumman F6F Hellcat and F8F Bearcat, Marchetti S-211, Aero L-39, and many other types.
ATP Knowledge Test and Checkride Prep Course released
Designed specifically for ATP multiengine applicants, the all-digital course was built in partnership with Aviation Supplies and Academics (ASA). It incorporates ATP Prepware into Sporty’s learning system, including detailed explanations, categorized learning modules, unlimited practice tests, and performance tracking to help pilots focus their study efforts, according to Sporty’s officials.