CAP officials cited the organization’s “aging fleet, limited instructor pipeline, and increasing maintenance demands,” as well as the fact that the program was reaching less than 6% of cadets annually as the reasons behind the decision.
Pilots
Texas A&M aviation program prepares for takeoff
The degree program will offer a professional pilot pathway and an aviation management pathway, according to university officials.
Adventure Flying takes over mid-Atlantic sales for CubCrafters
Adventure Flying will manage new, used, and kit aircraft sales across six states: Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Van’s vs. vulture
Probable Cause: A bird strike to the airplane’s vertical stabilizer during an approach for landing.
Picture of the Day: Short sleeve flying
Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “Last of the short-sleeve fall flying in a Stearman flight over Lake Tapps in Washington with Mount Rainier looking on.”
Air show premieres and a retirement
While the government shutdown canceled the headlining Blue Angels, the California International Airshow Salinas featured a lineup of performers, including the retirement performance of Bob Freeman.
GA advocates concerned about GA ban at major airports
“Our National Airspace System has always thrived on fair and equitable access. Banning general aviation operations — even at a small number of airports — sets a horrible precedent.”
Grant boosts DC university’s aviation maintenance training program
The university will use the money to acquire state-of-the-art tools and technology that mirror equipment used in today’s aviation maintenance environments, including metal forming tools, wiring trainers, an aircraft engine test cell, and an industrial grinder, according to university officials.
New owner for Waco FBO
The purchase includes Texas Aero’s full-service FBO, which will be rebranded as Freeman Jet Center-Waco, while Texas Aero Jet Sales will continue to operate independently under existing ownership.