You don’t have to be in Alaska to win the experimental aircraft. All proceeds from the raffle go to support general aviation in Alaska.
Briefings
Straight Talk about airspace modernization
The free book covers the FAA’s airspace modernization initiatives, including mandates in the U.S. and throughout the world, and covers what types of equipment are necessary to take advantage of the new technologies, such as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS).
Live daily weather brief for pilots launches
“The goal of the Daily EZ Weather Brief program is to provide general aviation pilots with a 10- to 15-minute synopsis of today’s aviation weather impacts across the conterminous U.S. and southern Canada using high-resolution weather guidance,” meteorologist and CFI Dr. Scott Dennstaedt explained.
Rare P-47 Thunderbolt lands in Georgia
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia is acquiring a rare World War II P-47 Thunderbolt as a long-term restoration project.
New Pacific Northwest summer fly-in slated
Pilots are welcome to camp at the airport or stay in the nearby town of Republic.
GA advocates oppose legislation that would close KHFD
A proposed bill in the Connecticut General Assembly would lead to the closure of Hartford-Brainard Airport (KHFD), requiring the state to redevelop the property.
$65,000 in scholarships available
Epic Flight Academy plans to award two flight training scholarships of $20,000 and $5,000. Two students will also receive aircraft mechanic training scholarships in the amount of $20,000 each.
IMC Radio returns with Plane Talk
IMC Radio is returning to the internet “airwaves” with its live call-in aviation talk show “Plane Talk.”
Hartzell extends backcountry discount
Hartzell Propeller is extending a $1,000 discount through the end of 2022 to members of the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers.