The FAA is taking suggestions until Dec. 20, 2022, from pilots on where to expand its weather camera program.
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NBAA launches new scholarship
The Steve Brown Leadership Scholarship was created to support students interested in a career in business aviation who are currently enrolled in programs to achieve this goal. Two $1,500 scholarships will be given out annually.
Picture of the Day: Even God loves a Piper Cub
Ashley Wade submitted this photo and note: “5:40 a.m., Eloy, Arizona, Kellie the Cub, a 1946 J-3 Cub, preparing to depart for her annual. I’m taking the picture while walking up to chock and hand prop her for the short hop to the A&P.”
Getting — or giving — a drone for Christmas? Make sure it’s flown legally
Laws vary widely between the states, so check out this new report that breaks down how your state governs drones.
Women in Aviation names Class of 2023
The Class of 2023, which includes flight instructing legends Martha and John King, will be inducted into the Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame in February 2023.
Sheltair opens new hangar at KSAV
The new 30,000-square-foot hangar is at Georgia’s Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
Skylane and helicopter have near miss in pattern
I’m not saying that I am a perfect pilot by any means but this type of complacency is what causes these type of issues.
Picture of the Day: A favorite flight
Dave Tanner submitted this photo and note: “We have a regular Friday morning group that flies for breakfast. Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN) in California is one of our regular favorite trips. Always a great breakfast. This is my 1966 Piper Cherokee 180.”
Human Factors: The wind at your back is for sailors
What can we learn from an accident that occurred when a pilot was landing at the airport in Spruce Pine, N.C. There are several takeaways, from plan bias to tailwinds to understanding how the slope of a runway affects an airplane’s performance.