The new resources includes information on potential effects of 5G interference with aircraft equipment, as well as links to FAA Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins (SAIBs) and other regulatory publications, and more.
Pilots
Wings Insurance tapped by Cirrus
The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company is now the sole insurance broker for Cirrus Insurance.
Picture of the Day: Superstition Mountain
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “Flying past Superstition Mountain in Arizona, I caught former Air Force fighter pilot Joe Griffith’s Nanchang CJ at its finest. It was a splendid day to fly.”
What medications are OK for pilots?
Your doctor wants to prescribe a new medication for you. But you’re not sure if it’s OK to use and still fly safely. Here’s a list from the FAA Federal Air Surgeon on common medications that are OK to use and ones that aren’t (think anything that makes you sleepy).
Husky National STOL Series expands
The Outlaw STOL event, slated for February 2022 in Arizona, joins the Husky National STOL Series.
Picture of the Day: Peace on the lake
Marcel Martienau submitted this photo and note: “My C185 amphibian moored at my isolated lake in Northern Quebec.”
Arrival of Canada’s Grey Cup rivals excitement of football championship
Canada’s Grey Cup — the equivalent of the trophy awarded to the Super Bowl winners in the U.S. — arrived in style in Hamilton, Ontario, where the 108th Grey Cup game was played in December 2021.
5G roll-out put on pause
Verizon and AT&T agreed to delay their 5G expansion to Jan. 19, 2022, giving the aviation industry more time to mitigate risks the expansion may pose to avionics.
New scholarships to help veterans earn private tickets as first step in aviation career
The Ray Foundation has donated $300,000 to the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation to fund private pilot training for 25 veterans, with the intent the veterans will pursue careers in aviation.