The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Sporty’s Pilot Shop are doing their part to ensure the next generation of aviation thrives, as more than 40,000 young people have now enrolled in the Sporty’s Learn to Fly online course as a follow-up to their flights in the EAA Young Eagles program, which introduces youth to aviation […]
Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet Achieves FAA Certification
Cirrus Aircraft recently announced the arrival of a new era in personal transportation as the Cirrus Vision® Jet – the world’s first single engine Personal Jet – achieved FAA certification. With this milestone accomplishment, the Vision Jet ushers in a new category of aircraft that delivers an unrivaled pilot, passenger and operator experience, and certification […]
Light-Sport CTLS Solidifies Rrepresentation in U.S. Market
Since the beginning of Light-Sport Aircraft in 2004, the CT series, now led by the CTLS model, has been the best-selling model in the United States. After experiencing difficulties in mid-2016, Flight Design GmbH came to agreements with AeroJones Aviation and the company is in the final stages of acquiring all assets and technological rights […]
2nd Annual AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium Coming to Seattle
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will host the second annual AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, November 6 and 7. Nearly 200 aviation educators and administrators from around the country who are dedicated to building and strengthening aviation STEM programs in high schools will attend […]
AOPA ASI Collaborates with Arkansas Department of Aeronautics to Provide Flight Instructor Training
The AOPA Air Safety Institute (ASI) has been selected by the Arkansas State Department of Aeronautics to provide FAA required recurrent training for many of Arkansas’ Certificated Flight Instructors (CFIs). The Air Safety Institute will provide an in-person Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) to approximately 125 CFIs during the two-day event. The course will be […]
Flying Musicians Will Land in DeLand
The Flying Musicians Association will unite music lovers and musicians in aviation and the community at the first DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase in Florida, November 3-5, at KDED, the DeLand Municipal Airport. When Jana and Gary Filip (Sport Aviation Administrator and Field Director, respectively) told us “there will be a stage for FMA,” how could […]
OAC Says Safety Area Likely Saves Pilot and Passenger During Oklahoma Crash
During a touch and go exercise this month at McAlester Regional Airport a single-engine aircraft lost power and crashed off the end of the runway in what is known to aviators across the country as the safety area. It is likely this smooth area of ground off the end of the runway saved the lives […]
FAA Issues Part 107 Waivers, Airspace Authorizations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began issuing Part 107 waivers and airspace authorizations to drone operators starting August 29, 2016, the effective date of the new rule. As of October 24, 2016, the agency has approved 81 authorizations for flights in Class D and E airspace, and has issued 36 waivers of Part 107 provisions […]
LPC Construction Awarded TSA Office Expansion Project at Yuma, AZ
Yuma International Airport awarded a construction contract in the amount of $179,423 to local contractor, LPC Construction, Inc. to perform tenant improvements for TSA’s existing office space within the Yuma International Airport. The project is funded by the U.S. General Services Administration. The project was designed by Yuma architectural firm, Architecture West and includes expansion […]
DFW Airport Receives $40 Million in Federal Grant Funds for Airport Infrastructure Improvements
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has received four grants for infrastructure improvement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaling $40 million dollars. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants will be used for the rehabilitation of an aircraft apron, for ongoing work on the airfield, and for the purchase of new energy-saving equipment for DFW’s […]
