Many small GA airports are the home to a few dozen or maybe a couple hundred aircraft owners who use the facility with great affection but little beneficial impact to the public at large. That reality doesn’t bring joy to the hearts and minds of the folks who perceive their tax dollars as being wasted on grass cutting, taxiway refurbishment, or a new FBO building.
SUN ‘n FUN debuts Flightoberfest
Slated for Oct. 12, 2024, Flightoberfest will feature aircraft displays, food trucks, a kids zone, vendors, seasonal craft beer, and live music.
Premier Jet Center to expand at KFCM
Premier Jet Center (PJC) is expanding at Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with plans for a new passenger terminal, additional hangar space, and a bigger ramp area.
Multi-Engine Oral Exam Guide updated
New and expanded content in the ninth edition of the guide includes information on multi-engine operations, aerodynamics, inoperative engine procedures, aircraft systems, and maneuvers. It also includes additional checklists, briefing guidelines, and resources for understanding aircraft performance, limitations, and minimum equipment lists, all designed to prepare pilots for the FAA Multi-Engine Land check ride.
Training flight interrupted by Pilatus
I wondered why they weren’t in the Bravo instead of blasting through our practice area.
Picture of the Day: Summer or autumn?
Smet Frederic submitted this photo and note: “This sunset approach into Antwerp, Belgium, in an SR20-G3 felt more like an autumn evening than a summer evening. Nevertheless, loved the colors of the skies and the reflection on the wing!”
Questions from the Cockpit: Where’s the end of the TFR rainbow?
Henry, a private pilot in Pennsylvania, writes: So with the election coming up, it seems like TFRs are popping up like mushrooms. Those VIP ones are BIG. But here’s my question: I know if you have a TFR over your airport, and you are a GA pilot, you are pretty much grounded — but what about taxiways? Are the movement areas and ground operations also affected by the TFR?
New free courses released by King Schools
King Schools has released two new free courses: Drone Part 107 Regulations and Private Pilot Ground Reference Maneuvers, as well as a new YouTube playlist, “How To Become a Pilot.”
New technology helps pilots avoid runway incursions
Garmin’s Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) has received FAA certification.