In addition to the regional winners, 32 flight schools and 65 instructors have earned distinguished awards, according to AOPA officials.
General Aviation
Limited edition Piper J-3 Cub model takes off
“You’d have to look far and wide to find a pilot who doesn’t like the Cub,” says Sporty’s President John Zimmerman. “This model is a fantastic memento from many pilots’ training experience.”
Snow and sunlight bad combination for Cub pilot
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and snow.
Picture of the Day: A tale of two coasts
Dave Cohen submitted this photo and note: “I recently flew our Cessna 172H, ‘Lily,’ from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. across the state of Florida on a day that epitomized ‘”‘The Sunshine State.'”
FAA’s new rule will create mLSA
Light aircraft builders in the USA, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and South Africa are preparing aircraft I choose to call Mosaic LSA or mLSA in preparation for the FAA’s update of the LSA regulations.
Zeniths once again steal the show in New Zealand
Two Zenith STOL “Sky Jeeps” took first and second place at the annual Bush Pilot Championships in New Zealand on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.
California college introduces drone pilot apprenticeship program
After completing 11 units at Fullerton College, students are matched with employers to complete the required 600 hours of paid on-the-job training.
Learn how NASA is transforming aviation
NASA is holding a free virtual event called imaginAviation, which will focus on how the agency transforms its research innovations “into new possibilities for aviation for the benefit of humanity,” according to NASA officials.
Delayed use of carb heat leads to total loss of engine power
The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.