The FAA has produced a series of short videos — four to five minutes long — of actual approach, landing, and runway taxi scenarios at small and medium-size airports using Go-Pro cameras in a Cessna to create the GA pilot viewpoint. Graphics, animation, and runway diagrams have been added, along with a voice-over, to fully describe and educate about runway and intersection “hot spots” at specific airports across the United States.
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Rebuilding continues at tornado-ravaged KRBW
As the year anniversary of the devastating tornado approaches, Lowcountry Regional Airport in Walterboro, S.C., is still in recovery mode.
Memorial park tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen
A memorial park at Lowcountry Regional Airport in Walterboro, S.C., tells the story of the Tuskegee Airman, who were known as the Red Tail Angels for the identifying red paint on their tail assemblies and “because of their reputation for not losing aircraft to enemy fighters as they provided fighter coverage for missions over strategic targets in Europe” during World War II.
Effort begins to make it easier to park your plane
Many airports have transient GA parking areas that are available to pilots, but are either not labeled or labeled in a way that is not clear or relevant to the ramp’s purpose. Standardized terms will eliminate confusion for pilots, better identify parking options for pilots where they exist, and assist pilots in preflight planning.
Improvements planned at Barrows Field in Virginia
Plans include establishing a camping and picnic area along the river, repairing the outhouse, clearing encroaching limbs, and installing a Recreational Aviation Foundation windsock.
It’s all about boundaries
Fences around airports mean that the average Joe or Jane not only feel as if they are barred from entry on to the airport, they literally are.
KBCT first airport to install new FAA approved LED rotating beacon
The LED rotating beacon offers significant energy savings, reduces light pollution, and reduces long-term maintenance, according to officials at Florida’s Boca Raton Airport..
Help plan Vermont’s airport system for the next 20 years
The state is seeking public input on its 20-year, long-range vision for Vermont’s airports. You can email or write letters or attend a virtual meeting to learn more and have your voice heard.
Five airports selected to test drone detection systems
The research at the airports in Washington, Alabama, Ohio, New York and New Jersey will lead to the implementation of new technologies that will make airports safer for passengers and manned aircraft. Researchers plan to test at least 10 technologies or systems at these airports.