“Inspiring young people and giving them a first look at what’s possible in aviation is only achievable if they can get in the gate.”
Briefings
Automatically earn FAA WINGS credit with Sporty’s courses
Sporty’s Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses provide six credits, while shorter courses provide one credit for either a basic or advanced knowledge topic.
AOPA 2020 fly-in locations revealed
San Marcos, Texas, Casper Wyoming, and Rochester, New York
FAA expands program to get drones in the air faster
LAANC expedites the time it takes for drone pilots to receive authorizations to fly under 400′ in controlled airspace.
USS Arizona exhibit opens on anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor
“USS-Arizona: Sacred Steel”’ is a walk-around exhibit about the famous battleship.
Hartzell Engine Technologies acquires T&W
“T&W manufactures the popular FAA PMA’d PowerLite starter for 12- and 24-volt Continental engines, which we are excited to soon be adding to our Sky-Tec starter family.”
BendixKing avionics added to Air Plains Services offerings
Air Plains Services now offers recently launched upgrade program for Cessna single-engine pistons.
Women in Aviation creates Pat Luebke Memorial Scholarship
Deadline is Jan. 10, 2020, to apply for the scholarship.
Free Guide to Flying Drones in Chicago released
The guide provides an overview of the key restrictions in Illinois and specifically Chicago outlined on the Chicago Office of the City Clerk website. And much more.