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Pilots
Proposed bill protects pilots, sets stage for GA’s growth
GA “is poised for a critical phase of innovation and progress — an era of advancement not witnessed in decades.”
Rotating kneeboards for iPad mini and iPad Air introduced
The kneeboards feature a wide leg strap to hold them in place during flight.
Building the next generation, one kid at a time
Long before the current shortages of pilots, mechanics, and other related positions in the aviation industry, officials with Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 set out to introduce young people to aviation. Based at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida, the chapter’s youth program began informally about five years ago with the Boy Scouts. For a […]
Red Bull air racers take discovery flight
Red Bull Air Race pilots take discovery flights over the latest stop in the races.
New FAA regulations require towers under 200′ to be marked
From 2008 to 2018, there were 40 tower-related accidents and incidents resulting in 36 fatalities.
Aging pilots, aging airplanes
The average age of a general aviation aircraft is 50 years old.
Picture of the Day: Flying weather at last!
Hayman Tam submitted the following photo and note: “After a long and very wet winter, glorious weather finally appeared in Northern California in time for St. Patrick’s Day and pilots took advantage of the perfect flying conditions. This Howard DGA-15P and Piper Apache were two eye-catching visitors at San Carlos Airport (KSQL).” Would you like […]
Top 10 things to know about ASRS Reports
NASA reports are sometimes referred to as “Get Out of Jail Free” cards, but are they really?