In response to a question posed by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the FAA has stated that Repair Stations can test and inspect equipment on experimental aircraft. On April 27, AEA officials requested a legal interpretation regarding whether a properly rated repair station may perform tests and inspections on altitude-keeping and transponder equipment for experimental aircraft in […]
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Witham Field wins Florida’s GA Airport of the Year award
Martin County Airport/Witham Field (KSUA) has been named General Aviation Airport of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation. General aviation airports from around the state are considered for the award based on the categories of safety, aesthetics, and airport management. “Everything from the condition of the runways to the professionalism of airport staff […]
Utah Aerospace Pathways Program takes flight
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Just announced by Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert is the Utah Aerospace Pathways program, which will provide students the opportunity to graduate high school with a certificate in aerospace manufacturing and begin an aerospace manufacturing career. “The creation of the Utah Aerospace Pathways program will benefit Utah students for generations to come. This […]
TV show looking for pilots
All3 Media is looking for private and commercial licensed pilots to answer the call of the wild and train to be bush pilots in Alaska. The production company behind Undercover Boss is casting a new show for a major cable network, following qualified job-seekers from the lower 48 looking to take their career to new […]
Maryland declares September General Aviation Month
Maryland has declared September General Aviation Month, while another four cities in the state have passed their own proclamations, including Annapolis, Hagerstown, Frederick and the town of Easton. A recently completed airport economic impact study by the Maryland Aviation Administration showed the general aviation airports in Maryland contribute positively to jobs, individual and business incomes as […]
Museum planned for KGMU
The Military History Center of the Carolinas plans to open a museum at the Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) in Greenville, S.C. For many years, members of the Military History Center of the Carolinas (MHCC) have been collecting and restoring items to take to events. The group, which has members from South Carolina, North Carolina and […]
National Safety Forum to debut at NBAA2015
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will host its inaugural National Safety Forum on the third and final day of the association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2015), which is set for Nov. 17-19 in Las Vegas. The day-long forum will bring together top government and industry leaders to discuss the safety issues confronting business aircraft operators, […]
CAP team wins Commander’s Award
The achievements of the Civil Air Patrol’s National Cell Phone Forensics Team — which has supported 126 search and rescue missions, resulting in 76 lives saved and 66 additional finds — made it the logical choice for the 2014 AFNORTH Commander’s Award, according to CAP officials. Brig. Gen. David W. Hicks, vice commander of 1st Air Force, presented […]
FAA releases updated model aircraft guidance
The FAA published updated guidance on model aircraft operations Sept. 2 that reflect current law governing hobby or recreational use of unmanned aircraft. Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57A replaces a previous guidance written in 1981. The updated advisory circular reflects rules Congress wrote into Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, according to agency […]