“Adding more of those type of airstrips to the Jeppesen Nav databases of aviation GPS units makes it much easier for a larger number of private pilots across the country to gain access and enjoy the benefits and freedom of flying that we all cherish.” said Avidyne President Dan Schwinn.
Pilots
Deadline for Flight Instructor Hall of Fame nominations extended
The deadline was pushed from April 1 to April 30 for nominations to the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame.
New financing program for pilot training launches
“Our products are aimed at helping students attend programs that are likely to pay them back in the form of a strong and stable salary and career,” said Angela Prince, CEO of Climb Credit. “With the huge need for pilots in the coming years, and the strong salary potential that this career offers, we were excited to build a financial product to specifically meet the needs of future pilots and the schools that train them.”
Picture of the Day: The benefits of video games
Richard Hrezo submitted this photo and note: “My RV-7 was a collection of aluminum sheets when my grandson was born and he grew up as it came together. Now a veteran flyer, he focuses on the Garmin G3X as he keeps us straight and level. Who says video games have no benefits!”
NTSB calls on FAA to issue AD for hazardous rudder posts on some older Pipers
The NTSB has asked the FAA to Issue an Airworthiness Directive that describes the safety risk associated with the continued use of some rudder posts made of 1025 carbon steel in some vintage PA-12s, PA-14s, and PA-18s.
Do you know a great teacher?
The National Aviation Hall of Fame has put out a call for nominations for the annual A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. Deadline for submissions is June 10, 2022.
‘This is an uncontrolled airport, I don’t have to make radio calls’
I think he missed me by less than 20 feet. It was incredibly close. Then I rejoined final, and went around. As I went around I saw the offending 172 landing in front of me. I vehemently asked for an explanation, as I was very shaken by what had happened. The 172 pilot finally replied and stated: “This is an uncontrolled airport, I don’t have to make radio calls.”
Picture of the Day: Rainforest rainbow
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “The sun came out in between rain showers and cast a rainbow over our Cessna 180H Skywagon docked at the FloatPond at Juneau International Airport (PAJN) in Alaska in August 2021.”
To Infinity and beyond
The mission of the Infinity Aero Club Tampa Bay is to make learning to fly — as well as flying every day — affordable. It’s also reaching out to kids in socially and economically disadvantaged communities to make aviation more accessible. One of the club’s mottos says it all: “Fostering dreams 2 reality.”