The FAA has officially accepted ASTM consensus standards for light-sport aircraft, completing the final requirement for the new MOSAIC rule taking effect this July.
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New Helicopter Scholarship Takes Off
Mark Robinson, an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, has launched a new scholarship for helicopter flight training. Valued at a minimum of $7,100, the scholarship is intended to grow the number of helicopter pilots in the U.S.
Sporty’s Launches Aviation eBook Store
The new store features publications from Sporty’s, Jeppesen ForeFlight, PilotWorkshops, and the FAA, covering topics ranging from primary flight training and instrument flying to avionics, communications, aircraft systems, and flight procedures.
Sporty’s Introduces Private Pilot Checkride Prep Flashcards
Sporty’s has launched its new Private Pilot Checkride Prep Flashcards to help student pilots master essential aviation knowledge completely offline. Featuring over 320 instructor-reviewed cards, the new study tool covers everything from aircraft systems to weather.
Allegations of Employee Misconduct Force FSS Closures in Alaska
Sudden FAA flight service station closures across Alaska due to employee misconduct investigations impact local aviation and commercial flights.
Why The 2030 Deadline For Unleaded Avgas Is Final
Many pilots believe the 2030 deadline to phase out leaded 100LL avgas is just another government suggestion. However, environmental regulations and the harsh realities of tetraethyl lead manufacturing mean this transition is actually unavoidable. Discover why general aviation must prepare for a permanently unleaded future.
New Tool Helps Master The Language of Aviation
Many student pilots drop out of flight training due to a hidden hurdle: The complex language of aviation itself. Keynomen is a new platform designed to solve this problem by offering structured, plain-English definitions and deep context for thousands of confusing aeronautical terms.
Rise in TFR Violations Prompts NORAD Warning to Pilots
After a surge of restricted airspace violations over New York and New Jersey, NORAD is reminding all general aviation pilots to thoroughly review NOTAMs and TFRs before every flight. Careful preflight planning is essential to ensure national airspace security and prevent serious flight disruptions, as well as an escort from a military jet.
N.C. Community College Introduces New Aviation Programs
Bladen Community College in Dublin, North Carolina, is preparing to launch an Aviation Management degree in the fall of 2026 and an Air Traffic Control training program in 2027.