Aircraft Y student pilot confronted Aircraft X pilot after landing, indicating that Aircraft X did not own the airport and was not authorized to instruct other aircraft, with Aircraft X responding that a touch and go is precisely that, not a stop.
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Picture of the Day: On the line at CYXY
Cheryl Goodwin submitted this photo and note: “Following the line crew back to our PA46 at Whitehorse/Erik Nielsen International Airport (CYXY) in Yukon, Canada, in the summer of 2022. We shared the line with our Canadian Governor General’s Challenger, as well as Yukon Air’s 737. Lofty company for our beloved plane — and hats off to the crew for first rate ground service!”
The return of the Central Coast Airfest
This show had something for everyone: Civilian performers, warbirds, modern jets, vintage jets, skydivers, and more warbirds.
Regional flight training awards revealed
In addition to the regional winners, 32 flight schools and 65 instructors have earned distinguished awards, according to AOPA officials.
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.”
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.