Researchers from Middle Tennessee State University surveyed Designated Pilot Examiners and flight schools to find out what’s working with current DPE policies and what the FAA should change.
Inflation hits avionics prices
A recent survey by the Aircraft Electronics Association found that more than 82% of avionics businesses have raised their prices this year.
General aviation preps for when the big one hits
Thunder Run, a disaster drill planned for June 18, 2022, involves about 100 general aviation airplanes, emergency coordinators from California to Canada, and pilots, air traffic controllers, ham radio operators, and others practicing what they will do in the immediate aftermath of a devastating earthquake.
The clock is ticking for general aviation
General aviation is the last mode of transportation that still uses leaded fuel.
GA’s unleaded fuel problem is solved
After a 12-year quest, General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI) has created an unleaded fuel that is a drop-in, fleet-wide solution that can be used in every spark ignition piston engine in the FAA database.
Lead pilot in failed plane swap attempt ignored FAA email denying exemption
The FAA said no to the plane swap stunt two days before it happened, but the lead pilot didn’t tell anyone else on his team and went ahead with it on live TV.
Measuring the good we do
There’s a new way to measure the impact volunteer general aviation pilots are making in the world today.
SUN ‘n FUN lives up to its name
Flying was almost continuous in Paradise City, with a nightly STOL demonstration that attracted big crowds.
Ever want to set an aviation record?
With the recent release of the most memorable aviation records from 2019 to 2021, it caught my attention that the National Aeronautic Association has a list of its Most Wanted Records. Curious as to what they are?