“We are honored to induct Lt. Col. Powley into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame,” said NAFI Chairperson Karen Kalishek. “His lifelong dedication to flight instruction and aviation safety has touched thousands of lives and serves as an inspiration to flight instructors everywhere.”
Briefings
Cirrus Aircraft sponsors Able Flight student pilot scholarship
Cirrus Aircraft has committed to sponsoring an Able Flight scholarship for a student pilot for three years starting in 2023.
King Schools to host Aviation Education Symposium
The symposium will be an opportunity for members of the aviation teaching and training community to share ideas and experiences with their peers from all over the country, according to King Schools officials.
Freedom of Flight Award bestowed on family behind Aircraft Spruce
One of the EAA’s most prestigious awards, the Freedom of Flight award is bestowed annually to recognize contributions to aviation that closely mirror the integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovativeness of EAA members, officials explain.
Elixir Aircraft teams with Sierra Charlie Aviation
The Part 61 flight school will provide maintenance support for Elixir Aircraft, as well as collaborate on new training materials for the two-seat trainer from the French company.
First flight for French trainer
INTEGRAL S, the “training” version of Aura Aero’s two-seater aircraft designed for training, aerobatics, and recreational flight, had its first flight July 28, 2023, at Toulouse-Francazal Airport in France.
ASA Library debuts
The free ASA Library connects with customers’ ASA2Fly.com accounts so that eBooks can be accessed on multiple devices, as well as downloaded on up to three devices immediately following purchase.
When wine is a good thing in aviation
The International Women’s Air & Space Museum will host Corks on the Concourse Sept. 1, 2023, at the museum, which is located inside Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL) in Cleveland, Ohio. The event occurs the night before the official start of the Cleveland National Air Show.
PT-17 joins Air Force museum collection
The aircraft is one of only two existing PT-17s that were used as Tuskegee Airmen trainers during World War II, according to museum officials.